FR 2200200 — Siskiyou Gap Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2200200 — Siskiyou Gap Trailhead in OR
An 8.7-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 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Wagner Butte stands 2,479 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Little Applegate River runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 8.8 mi off.
September normals 46–71°F, 0.8″ 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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