Wimer (FR 4402000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
Wimer (FR 4402000) in OR
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.13.9 of the 21.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 10.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 21.3 miles through 24 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.3 miles in.
West Fork Illinois River runs 0.1 mi off. Lone Mountain stands 1,064 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive days... [is prohibited]; camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies at any location on all national Forest lands...for more than 28 days total during a calendar year [is prohibited].
| Fire restrictions | Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 44–85°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.