Wahtum Lake RD (FR 1310000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Wahtum Lake RD (FR 1310000) in OR

Mt. Hood NF, Hood River Ranger District
3,963 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 6.0-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Hood River County, OR. The road serves Wahtum Lake Trailhead.

Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (6 miles). Climbs 80 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. A gate at the start of the road.

The Wahtum Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Chinidere Mountain stands 695 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, Cascade Locks, is 7.8 mi off.

September normals 44–65°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 4240000 — Red Box in ORForest Road Road40.6miFR 4200340 — Red Box in ORForest Road Road40.7miFR 4200520 — Red Box in ORForest Road Road40.9miFR 4240011 — Red Box in ORDispersed Camping41.2miFR 6310230 — Burnt Granite in ORDispersed Camping41.6mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?