FR 2000000 — Dutchman Peak in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2000000 — Dutchman Peak in OR
A 48.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 14.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
21.4 of the 48.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 32 of the 48.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 9,100 ft over 48.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 52%. 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 46 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 49.7 miles in, signed private. A gate 50.4 miles in.
Baldy Peak stands 2,561 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 57–82°F, 0.7″ 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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