Swan MTN (FR 4612472) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Swan MTN (FR 4612472) in OR
A 4.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR. The road serves Craggy Mountain.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Deep Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Craggy Mountain stands 1,022 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. The nearest town, Williams, is 13 mi off.
September normals 45–68°F, 1.0″ 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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