Bald Ridge (FR 2925700) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bald Ridge (FR 2925700) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District

21 mi from Shady Cove

Maps 4,021 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Umpqua National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.3 miles of dirt.
  • Near Butler Butte.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 6.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Butler Butte stands 1,509 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southeast.

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 38–61°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.