Bolan Lake (FR 4812000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Bolan Lake (FR 4812000) in OR
An 8.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Weston Mountain.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
4.2 of the 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8.2 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Little Grayback stands 1,385 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southwest. Siskiyou Springs lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Cave Junction, is 14 mi off.
September normals 48–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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