FR 2015200 — Yellowjacket Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2015200 — Yellowjacket Mountain in OR
A 3.8-mile stretch of graded 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 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.7 of the 3.8 miles in are graded dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 32%. 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 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Yellowjacket Mountain stands 1,116 ft above the site, 0.6 miles south. Yellowjacket Spring lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 14 mi off.
September normals 45–70°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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