Snow Gulch (FR 4703018) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Snow Gulch (FR 4703018) in OR
A 4.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Johnson Point.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
French Peak stands 3,029 ft above the site, 2.9 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Cave Junction, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 47–81°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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