FR 2030000 — Little Applegate Recreation Site in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2030000 — Little Applegate Recreation Site in OR
A 20.4-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.
15.2 of the 20.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.9 of the 20.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 20.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. A cattle guard 1.9 miles in.
Little Red Mountain stands 2,446 ft above the site, 2.2 miles south. Woodpecker Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Talent, is 11 mi off.
September normals 47–72°F, 0.6″ 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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