Abbott Road (FR 4610000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
Abbott Road (FR 4610000) in OR
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.28.9 of the 32 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 13.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,400 ft over 32 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 46%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 27.2 miles in.
Small Fry Lake lies 0.1 mi off. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off. Night skies are Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Goat Mountain stands 3,478 ft above the site, 6.8 miles south.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River Ranger District: Camping in a single location for a period longer than 14 consecutive days. … Camping at any location for more than 28 days total during a calendar year.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 53–74°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.