Lazy Ridge (FR 2300055) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Lazy Ridge (FR 2300055) in OR
A 9.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 850 ft over 9.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. 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 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Bear Camp Ridge stands 1,514 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Merlin, is 21 mi off.
September normals 50–74°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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