Woodrat Mountain Paragliding

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Medford, OR · Dispersed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Moderate Some rough roads, standard vehicle possible with care

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Seasonal Snow Area
Access Gravel Road
Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

42.231063, -123.003853 · Medford District Office , Medford , OR 97504

Description

Woodrat Mountain has world class launch sites for hang and paragliding. The two sites, mid and upper launch, are accessible for passenger vehicles and offer spectacular views and opportunities to launch. The mid launch site overlooks the Bishop Creek Drainage and does not have a restroom. The upper launch has a permanent concrete restroom, wind sock, and sweeping views of much of the Applegate Valley. During the warmer summer months, both launch sites can be quite busy.

Know Before You Go

  • Woodrat Mountain launch sites are open year round, but during the winter the road to the upper launch can be covered with snow, drivers should use caution.
  • Bishop Creek Road provides access to mid launch.
  • Woodrat Mountain Road provides access to the upper launch.
  • Pets are allowed and must be leashed (max. 6 feet) in the parking lot. Please dispose all pet waste in trash receptacles.
  • Target shooting is strictly prohibited.

Point of Interest

Use caution when traveling the gravel roads leading to the sites. Roads can be rough and drivers should look for oncoming traffic at corners due to dense vegetation leading to the sites.

Directions

The mid launch can be accessed via Bishop Creek Rd, just east of the town of Ruch, off of Hwy 238. The upper launch can be accessed via Woodrat Mountain Rd, off of Sterling Creek Rd, approximately 6 miles south of the town of Jacksonville.

Activities

HIKING Hang Gliding - Parasailing

Details

FeeNo Fees.
Phone541-618-2200
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessAccessible vault toilet.

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