FR 5770040 — Nichols Spring in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
FR 5770040 — Nichols Spring in OR
Road corridorOchoco NF, Crooked River NG
6.0 mi from Terrebonne
Maps 3,202 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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; also 14 consecutive days · No more than 28 days in any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 40 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Gray Butte stands 1,902 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles southeast.
- South Unit Main Canal runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 43–76°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.