FR 1030800 — Arnold Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1030800 — Arnold Mountain in OR
A 9.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 53%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Arnold Mountain stands 1,716 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. Craggy Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Williams, is 13 mi off.
September normals 48–72°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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