FR 3775860 — South Fork Dam in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 3775860 — South Fork Dam in OR

Rogue River-Siskiyou NFs, High Cascades Ranger District
3,209 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.6-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 8.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8.6 miles). Climbs 190 ft over 8.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Middle Fork Rogue River runs 0.6 mi off. Bessie Rock stands 2,713 ft above the site, 5.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Shady Cove, is 22 mi off.

September normals 44–77°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?