Bennett Pass (FR 3550000) — Barlow in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Bennett Pass (FR 3550000) — Barlow in OR
Road corridorMt. Hood NF, Barlow Ranger District
18 mi from Mount Hood Villages
Maps 4,655 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 6.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road between mile 0.3 and mile 9.4: 3 mapped spots.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Hood stands 6,577 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles northwest.
- Mitchell Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–53°F, 8.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.