Steelhead (FR 3809000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
Steelhead (FR 3809000) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, North Umpqua Ranger District
20 mi from Glide
Maps 3,750 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 17.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Hipower Bluffs.
- Estimated climb: 5,000 ft over 17.1 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 17: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Chilcoot Mountain stands 1,224 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles northwest.
Climate averages
September normals 46–74°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.