FR 3790200 — Middle Fork Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 3790200 — Middle Fork Trailhead in OR
A 19.3-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 19.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 19.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Bessie Rock stands 2,189 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. Middle Fork Rogue River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Shady Cove, is 25 mi off.
September normals 43–76°F, 1.3″ 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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