FR 5480060 — Peter Skene Ogden Scenic Viewpoint in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 5480060 — Peter Skene Ogden Scenic Viewpoint in OR

Road corridorOchoco NF, Crooked River NG

3.3 mi from Crooked River Ranch

Maps 2,820 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

Rough
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Crooked River runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Gray Butte stands 2,284 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–63°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.