Siskiyou Gap (FR 40S12) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Siskiyou Gap (FR 40S12) in OR
An 8.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road serves Siskiyou Gap Trailhead.
Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.2 miles). Climbs 990 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Water crossings 3.4, 3.8, 3.9, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.6 miles in.
Big Red Mountain stands 1,806 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Little Red Mountain Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 13 mi off.
September normals 49–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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