FR 1035520 — Steamboat Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1035520 — Steamboat Mountain in OR
A 3.4-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.
All 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2 of the 3.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 63%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. Bearwallow Ridge stands 868 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southwest. The nearest town, Williams, is 13 mi off.
September normals 46–71°F, 0.5″ 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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