Cougar Peak (FR 3724016) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cougar Peak (FR 3724016) in OR

Road corridorFremont-Winema NF, Lakeview Ranger District

17 mi from Lakeview

Maps 6,857 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Fremont-Winema National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 2.6 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 17%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Cougar Peak stands 1,060 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles east.
  • Hilario Spring lies 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–54°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.