FR 1610372 — Cowbell Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 1610372 — Cowbell Mountain in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District

17 mi from Shady Cove

Maps 2,054 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
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 80 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Middle Ridge stands 1,329 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles east.
  • Jacques Creek runs 0.6 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 43–68°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.