Bennett Pass (FR 3550000) — Hood River in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Bennett Pass (FR 3550000) — Hood River in OR
Road corridorMt. Hood NF, Hood River Ranger District
18 mi from Mount Hood Villages
Maps 4,688 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 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.3 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 5.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% 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.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road between mile 0.4 and mile 11.1: 3 mapped spots.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Hood stands 6,544 ft above the map pin, 5.1 miles northwest.
- East Fork Hood River runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–50°F, 7.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.