Wildcat Mtn. Dr. (FR 3626000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Wildcat Mtn. Dr. (FR 3626000) in OR
A 7.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Clackamas County, OR.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Zigzag Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
6.9 of the 7.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 1.6 miles of gravel. Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A gate 4.8 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. McIntyre Ridge stands 1,833 ft above the site, 3.8 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Mount Hood Villages, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 47–68°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Zigzag Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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