Pothole (FR 7003000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon

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Pothole (FR 7003000) in OR

Fremont-Winema NF, Chemult Ranger District
5,219 ft50 mi from Shady Cove
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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 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 2.4 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Pothole Butte stands 918 ft above the site, 0.6 miles north. Pothole Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles 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 36–73°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?