Dead Point (FR 2820000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Dead Point (FR 2820000) in OR
An 11.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Hood River County, OR. The road serves Green Point Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3.6 miles in. A gate 9.2 miles in.
Green Point Mountain stands 732 ft above the site, 0.6 miles west. The Rainy Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Cascade Locks, is 6.5 mi off.
September normals 45–65°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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