FR 5285000 — Scott Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 5285000 — Scott Mountain in OR

Road corridorSiuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA

13 mi from Waldport

Maps 998 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Siuslaw National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 60 days · Then leave the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • West Fork Scott Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • West Ridge stands 1,249 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies overnight for a period longer than 14 calendar days in a consecutive 60-day period. Occupant must move off the Forest after 14 days; return to the Forest must not occur before 60 days have passed
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–64°F, 7.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.