Notable peak · Siskiyou, California
Jackson Peak
Jackson Peak is a peak in Siskiyou, California.
Jackson Peak: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this peak: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Jackson Peak
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Jackson Peak: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Jackson Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.88680, -123.36892. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackson Peak
- Red Buttes Wilderness · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~14 km · Must-see
- Kangaroo Mountain · viewpoint · Josephine · ~18 km · Must-see
- Preston Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~26 km · Must-see
- Oregon Caves National Monument · cave · Josephine · ~29 km · Must-see
- Collings Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Applegate Lake · lake · Jackson · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ukonom Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~43 km · Must-see
- Siskiyou Wilderness · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~45 km · Must-see
- Great Cats World Park · sanctuary · Josephine · ~46 km · Must-see
- Boaz Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~48 km · Must-see
- Tallowbox Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~49 km · Must-see
- Deep Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~51 km · Must-see
- Smith River National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Del Norte · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dutchman Peak · viewpoint · Jackson · ~54 km · Must-see
- Spanish Gulch · viewpoint · Josephine · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Isabelle · viewpoint · Jackson · ~64 km · Must-see
- Chetco Peak · viewpoint · Curry · ~69 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackson Peak
- Kangaroo Mountain · viewpoint · Josephine · ~18 km · Must-see
- Preston Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~26 km · Must-see
- Collings Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~34 km · Must-see
- Boaz Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~48 km · Must-see
- Tallowbox Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~49 km · Must-see
- Dutchman Peak · viewpoint · Jackson · ~54 km · Must-see
- Spanish Gulch · viewpoint · Josephine · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Isabelle · viewpoint · Jackson · ~64 km · Must-see
- Chetco Peak · viewpoint · Curry · ~69 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Jackson Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Jackson Peak?
Nearby: Red Buttes Wilderness (sanctuary, 14 km), Kangaroo Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Preston Peak (viewpoint, 26 km), Oregon Caves National Monument (cave, 29 km), Collings Mountain (viewpoint, 32 km), Applegate Lake (lake, 33 km).
Is Jackson Peak worth visiting?
Jackson Peak is listed as a notable peak in California on Spotwander.