Gunsight Pass (FR 1170600) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gunsight Pass (FR 1170600) in OR

Road corridorDeschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District

12 mi from Culver

Maps 3,161 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Deschutes National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 0.8 miles of dirt.
  • Near Metolius Balancing Rocks Overlook.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Green Ridge rises 6.5 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–61°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.