West Deer CR (FR 3402050) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
West Deer CR (FR 3402050) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District
31 mi from Oakridge
Maps 3,365 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-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1 miles of dirt.
- Near Deer Creek Diversion Dam.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 9 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 47%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 4.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Thorn Mountain stands 2,014 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.
- Lemolo Canal No. 2 runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–60°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.