Hobson Horn (FR 2411000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Hobson Horn (FR 2411000) in OR
A 6.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Josephine County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.9 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 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.
Hobson Horn stands 609 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Merlin, is 18 mi off.
September normals 48–72°F, 1.8″ 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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