Major Local Mrs (FR 1550030) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Major Local Mrs (FR 1550030) in OR
Road corridorMalheur NF
28 mi from John Day
Maps 5,266 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5 miles of it dirt.
- Near Wolf Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 640 ft over 6.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Wolf Mountain stands 1,149 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northwest.
- Dry Creek Spring lies 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.