FR 2250000 — Bald Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2250000 — Bald Mountain in OR
A 10.6-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.
4.7 of the 10.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 10.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks.
Hendricks Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Wagner Butte stands 4,032 ft above the site, 4.7 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Talent, is 9.3 mi off.
September normals 51–76°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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