Pickett Ridge (FR 2509056) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Pickett Ridge (FR 2509056) in OR
Road corridorRogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Wild Rivers Ranger District
11 mi from Merlin
Maps 3,980 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 5.5 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 15.6 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 57%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Annie Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–61°F, 5.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.