Johnson Creek (FR 3815000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Johnson Creek (FR 3815000) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, North Umpqua Ranger District
22 mi from Glide
Maps 3,367 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 18.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
- Near Johnson Butte.
- Estimated climb: 3,200 ft over 18.3 miles through 23 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Chilcoot Mountain stands 1,607 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 38–59°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.