FR 1090000 — Kinney Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1090000 — Kinney Mountain in OR
A 6.9-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 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. 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 6 switchbacks. A gate 6.4 miles in.
Kinney Mountain stands 1,282 ft above the site, 0.6 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 11 mi off.
September normals 56–79°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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