Black Canyon (FR 2925000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Black Canyon (FR 2925000) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District
17 mi from Shady Cove
Maps 3,862 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 · then move 5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- 12.3 of this road’s 21.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,800 ft over 21.2 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Devils Knob stands 1,028 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles west.
- Elkhorn Spring lies 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–63°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.