FR 7003280 — Pothole Butte in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon

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FR 7003280 — Pothole Butte in OR

Fremont-Winema NF, Chemult Ranger District
5,103 ft51 mi from Klamath Falls
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.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.

Fire orders

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.

Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.4 miles off. Pothole Butte stands 1,034 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northwest. Pothole Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Fremont-Winema National Forest, Chemult Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying any location on the Fremont-Winema National Forest for a period longer than 14 calendar days, and/or for more than 28 days total during a calendar year is prohibited. [36 CFR 261.58(a)]

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Fremont-Winema National Forest, Chemult Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 37–74°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?