FR 2815000 — Jack Spring in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2815000 — Jack Spring in OR
An 18.3-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.
7.7 of the 18.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,300 ft over 18.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.
Mount McLoughlin stands 5,839 ft above the site, 7.1 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Jack Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 19 mi off.
September normals 48–77°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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