FR 1075490 — Iron Knob in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1075490 — Iron Knob in OR
A 4.6-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 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 30%. 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Iron Knob stands 1,502 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. The Applegate Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 13 mi off.
September normals 50–82°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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