Deer Leap (FR 3402100) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon

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Deer Leap (FR 3402100) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District

31 mi from Glide

Maps 3,157 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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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 15 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of dirt.
  • Near Slide Creek Falls.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 15 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 41%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

2 known camp spots along this road, at mile 8.5: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Camel Hump stands 1,781 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles north.
  • A canal runs 1.0 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

September normals 4475°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.