FR 1075000 — Iron Hand in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1075000 — Iron Hand in OR
A 6.4-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.
0.2 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Stein Butte stands 2,196 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. The Applegate Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 14 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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