French Peak (FR 4703000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
French Peak (FR 4703000) in OR
A 37.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Bolan Lake Dam.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
32.1 of the 37.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,600 ft over 37.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 40%. 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 41 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
French Peak stands 912 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Cave Junction, is 11 mi off.
September normals 40–74°F, 1.1″ 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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