Schonchin Pit (FR 5825530) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Schonchin Pit (FR 5825530) in OR

Fremont-Winema NF, Chiloquin Ranger District
5,298 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Klamath County, OR. The road serves Yainax Ridge.

Fremont-Winema National Forest, Chiloquin Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 250 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Yainax Ridge stands 542 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Erskine Beal Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Altamont, is 20 mi off.

September normals 38–74°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mallory Reservoir (FR 3840000) in ORForest Road Road11.6miFR 3840221 — Goodlow Mountain in ORForest Road Road12.3miGood (FR 3840210) in ORForest Road Road12.4miGood (FR 3840054) in ORForest Road Road12.7miFR 3840230 — Goodlow Mountain in ORForest Road Road12.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Fremont-Winema National Forest, Chiloquin Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?