Abbott Creek (FR 2947310) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Abbott Creek (FR 2947310) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District

28 mi from Shady Cove

Maps 4,357 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Umpqua National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
  • Near Cougar Butte.
  • Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 8.9 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Abbott Butte stands 1,774 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles south.

Rules

  • Generally, you cannot camp within a mile of developed recreation areas such as trailheads or picnic areas.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–61°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.