Panther Peak (FR 3231600) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Panther Peak (FR 3231600) in OR

Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District

16 mi from Canyonville

Maps 3,066 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.2–5.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Umpqua National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 960 ft over 7.8 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 38%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Cedar Springs Mountain stands 2,034 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Generally, you cannot camp within a mile of developed recreation areas such as trailheads or picnic areas.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 46–64°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.