Bark School T.S. (FR 1610200) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bark School T.S. (FR 1610200) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District

20 mi from Shady Cove

Maps 2,201 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 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Deer Butte.
  • Estimated climb: 320 ft over 4.6 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Deer Butte stands 531 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles north.
  • Camp Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

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 42–67°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.