Hilt Mill CR (FR 40S11) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hilt Mill CR (FR 40S11) in OR

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

9.3 mi from Ashland

3.3 mi off I-5 (straight line)

Maps 5,072 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mount Ashland Road Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 50 ft over 4.8 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.8, 4.1 and 4.2 miles along the road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
  • Mount Ashland stands 2,419 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles northwest.

Rules

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for a limited period of time, usually 14 days, but this can be further limited in some National Forest areas.
  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–59°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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