FR 2520000 — Big Springs in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2520000 — Big Springs in OR
A 19.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 14.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, High Cascades Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 19.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,300 ft over 19.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Water crossings 6.7 and 8.1 miles in.
Big Draw Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Brush Mountain stands 1,389 ft above the site, 2.7 miles south. The nearest town, Ashland, is 20 mi off.
September normals 42–73°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, High Cascades Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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