Potter MTN (FR 3400100) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Potter MTN (FR 3400100) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District

30 mi from Oakridge

Maps 3,218 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.3 miles of dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 3,300 ft over 11.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Thorn Mountain stands 2,161 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles west.
  • Lemolo Canal No. 2 runs 0.1 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 39–62°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.