Long John (FR 40S16) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Long John (FR 40S16) in OR

Klamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District
5,477 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 24.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road serves Doe Peak.

Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 24.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.7 of the 24.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,000 ft over 24.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 31 switchbacks.

Siskiyou Peak stands 1,668 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. Little Applegate River runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 11 mi off.

September normals 49–71°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Beaver Grouse (FR 40S15) in ORForest Road Road1.4miSiskiyou Gap (FR 40S12) in ORForest Road Road1.9miDoe Peak (FR 41S10) in ORForest Road Road2.0miSiskiyou Divide (FR 20) in ORForest Road Road2.3miUpper Beaver (FR 41S09) in ORForest Road Road2.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll 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?