FR 1628300 — Melvin Butte in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1628300 — Melvin Butte in OR
Road corridorDeschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District
10 mi from Sisters
Maps 5,199 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Broken Top stands 3,925 ft above the map pin, 6.8 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 33–55°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.