FR 5876000 — McCredie Hot Springs - South Bank in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
FR 5876000 — McCredie Hot Springs - South Bank in OR
Camping is prohibited on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.
All 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 7.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Coyote Mountain stands 3,821 ft above the site, 3.3 miles south. Salt Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here.
Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District: Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies at any locations on the Willamette National Forest described in this order, overnight, for a period longer than 14 calendar days, in a 30-day period.
| Camping | Applies in part Prohibited Being in the area after sundown to before sunrise. |
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| Fire restrictions | Set by Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District. Check current orders |
September normals 48–77°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.