Big Bull (FR 4703430) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Big Bull (FR 4703430) in OR

Rogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Wild Rivers Ranger District
4,602 ft
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An 8.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Number Eight Peak.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

French Peak stands 903 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southwest. Cold Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Cave Junction, is 12 mi off.

September normals 49–72°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
French Portuguese (FR 4703450) in ORForest Road Road0.5miFrench Peak (FR 4703000) in ORForest Road Road1.2miSnow Gulch (FR 4703018) in ORForest Road Road2.4miLeft Fork Sucker (FR 4612080) in ORForest Road Road2.5miSucker CR Extension (FR 4612098) in ORForest Road Road2.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?