FR 2080000 — Mount Ashland Road Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2080000 — Mount Ashland Road Trailhead in OR
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Ashland Municipal Watershed).
An 18.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, OR.
2.7 of the 18.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,700 ft over 18.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks. A gate 0.8 miles in.
Mount Ashland stands 1,542 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 7.9 mi off.
September normals 46–67°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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