Upper Loaf T.S. (FR 3401570) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Loaf T.S. (FR 3401570) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District

32 mi from Oakridge

Maps 4,184 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 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
  • Near Watson Butte.
  • Estimated climb: 700 ft over 2.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 34%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Watson Butte stands 1,506 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles east.

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 34–59°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.