FR 4274000 — Bear Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 4274000 — Bear Mountain in OR
Road corridorOchoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
42 mi from Juniper Canyon
Maps 5,092 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 11/26–9/26Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · no more than 28 days within any 365-day period
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Road Access
Rough
- All 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.2 miles of dirt.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- West Thornton Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–57°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.