Clearwater 2 Canal (FR 4776250) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District

34 mi from Glide

Maps 3,176 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi

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Difficult

All 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Clearwater Number Two Forebay Dam.
Estimated climb: 410 ft over 4.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
A water crossing 3.1 miles along the road.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Pig Iron Mountain stands 2,241 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles east.
Clearwater Canal No. 2 runs 0.1 mi off.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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

October normals 37–61°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Clearwater 2 Canal (FR 4776250) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access