FR 1010000 — Ninemile Peak in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1010000 — Ninemile Peak in OR
A 16.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
9.4 of the 16.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.3 of the 16.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,500 ft over 16.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Steve Peak stands 2,905 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. O'Brien Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Williams, is 8.8 mi off.
September normals 47–79°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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