FR 2030610 — Hells Peak in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

A 5.9-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 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Hells Peak stands 1,466 ft above the site, 1.5 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Hendricks Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Talent, is 10 mi off.