FR 2610050 — Koch Butte in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
FR 2610050 — Koch Butte in OR
Road corridorOchoco NF, Lookout Mountain Ranger District
20 mi from Juniper Canyon
Maps 4,098 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · no more than 28 days within any 365-day period; also 14 consecutive days · No more than 28 days in any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.2 miles of it graded dirt.
- Estimated climb: 660 ft over 6.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.1 and mile 1.7: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Wildcat Mountain stands 1,892 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
- Little Hay Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 46–73°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.