FR 1099550 — Little Red Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1099550 — Little Red Mountain in OR
An 8.4-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 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.6 of the 8.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 41%. 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 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Little Red Mountain stands 3,359 ft above the site, 3.2 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 11 mi off.
September normals 51–76°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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