Mckay Crossing (FR 2120000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mckay Crossing (FR 2120000) in OR

Road corridorDeschutes NF, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

4.3 mi from La Pine

Maps 4,326 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Deschutes National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Rough
  • 0.7 of this road’s 3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.7 miles of dirt.
  • Near McKay Crossing Falls.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Paulina Peak stands 3,650 ft above the map pin, 8.6 miles east.

Rules

  • Motorized access for dispersed camping is only allowed to existing, designated, or defined sites, and no closer than 30 feet to a stream, wetland, or water body (Motorized access for dispersed camping, all MVUM-designated roads, Deschutes NF) Applies to motorized access only; 30 ft setback from stream, wetland or water body.
  • For all roads in this table: Vehicle type and dates allowed are the same as permitted on road (Season and vehicle class of motorized dispersed-camping access, Deschutes NF)
  • Camping rules
  • As of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 25, public use fire restrictions are no longer in effect. (Deschutes National Forest public use fire restrictions)

Climate averages

October normals 30–61°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.