Mine (FR 2509603) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Mine (FR 2509603) in OR
A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Onion Mountain.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 28%. 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.
Onion Mountain stands 1,118 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Merlin, is 9.3 mi off.
September normals 50–75°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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