FR 3770000 — Blue Canyon Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 3770000 — Blue Canyon Trailhead in OR
A 16.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road is open seasonally, January 1 to October 11.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, High Cascades Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 16.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 16.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Parker Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Rustler Peak stands 1,163 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northwest. The nearest town, Shady Cove, is 25 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 1.2″ 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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