White Lightning T.S. (FR 2610630) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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White Lightning T.S. (FR 2610630) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District

31 mi from Oakridge

Maps 4,524 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Umpqua National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.1 miles of dirt.
  • Near Kelsay Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 490 ft over 7 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 27%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Kelsay Mountain stands 1,458 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northeast.
  • Lemolo Canal No. 1 runs 0.3 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 36–59°F, 5.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.