FR 1041000 — Stein butte trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1041000 — Stein butte trailhead in OR
A 3.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 3.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 460 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Stein Butte stands 2,225 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. The Applegate Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ruch, is 15 mi off.
September normals 58–83°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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