Upper Cow Creek (FR 40S19) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Cow Creek (FR 40S19) in OR

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

14 mi from Ashland

9.7 mi off I-5 (straight line)

Maps 5,611 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 8.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Wrangle Gap Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 550 ft over 8.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 2, 2.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.9 and 6.4 miles along the road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Big Red Mountain stands 1,407 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles north.
  • Little Red Mountain Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

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 39–55°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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