FR 2850951 — Buck Butte in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2850951 — Buck Butte in OR
Road corridorMalheur NF
22 mi from Burns
Maps 5,250 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 1.9 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 660 ft over 5.6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Rifle Spring lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–58°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.