FR 2000000 — Grouse Gap Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2000000 — Grouse Gap Trailhead in OR
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 7.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, OR.
3.8 of the 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,300 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 60%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 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. A gate 18.2 miles in.
Dutchman Peak stands 2,269 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 13 mi off.
September normals 46–71°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov