Johnson Ridge (FR 3811000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Johnson Ridge (FR 3811000) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, North Umpqua Ranger District

23 mi from Glide

Maps 2,833 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
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of dirt.
  • Near Johnson Butte.
  • Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 11.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Three Springs lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Johnson Butte stands 546 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–64°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.