FR 2015300 — Yellowjacket Spring in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2015300 — Yellowjacket Spring in OR
A 7.6-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 7.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.4 of the 7.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Yellowjacket Mountain stands 1,323 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. Silver Fork runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Ruch, is 16 mi off.
September normals 49–72°F, 0.9″ 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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