Watson Ridge West (FR 4780170) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Watson Ridge West (FR 4780170) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District
33 mi from Oakridge
Maps 4,677 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 610 ft over 4.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Watson Butte stands 1,013 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–57°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.