FR 2000900 — Acorn Woman Peak in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2000900 — Acorn Woman Peak in OR
A 6.2-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 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 43%. 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 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Acorn Woman Peak stands 1,595 ft above the site, 1.9 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 52–77°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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