FR 1430000 — Head of the Metolius Viewpoint in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 1430000 — Head of the Metolius Viewpoint in OR

Road corridorDeschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District

11 mi from Sisters

Maps 3,023 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Deschutes National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 0.3 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Black Butte stands 3,418 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–62°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.