FR 5100260 — Indian Head Rock in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 5100260 — Indian Head Rock in OR

Road corridorOchoco NF, Crooked River NG

7.4 mi from Madras

Maps 2,151 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ochoco National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · no more than 28 days within any 365-day period on all NFS lands in the order
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.7 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Cotter Pond lies 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–64°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.