Onion MTN (FR 2509000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Onion MTN (FR 2509000) in OR
A 17.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Jedi Trailhead - Upper.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
15.3 of the 17.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 17.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 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.
Onion Mountain stands 1,549 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southeast. Lone Tree Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Merlin, is 12 mi off.
September normals 54–76°F, 1.5″ 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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