French Portuguese (FR 4703450) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
French Portuguese (FR 4703450) in OR
A 3.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves French Peak.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Bolan Mountain stands 1,209 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Cave Junction, is 12 mi off.
September normals 48–71°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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