Upper Layng Creek (FR 1790000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
Upper Layng Creek (FR 1790000) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, Cottage Grove Ranger District
8.8 mi from Oakridge
Maps 1,990 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.3 miles of dirt.
- Near Pinard Butte.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 10.8 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 9.3: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Patterson Mountain stands 2,503 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles north.
- Alex Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 48–75°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.