FR 5313000 — Mount Eckman in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 5313000 — Mount Eckman in OR

Road corridorSiuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA

2.9 mi from Waldport

Maps 457 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 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Swede Fork runs 0.3 mi off.
  • Yachats Mountain stands 982 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles south.

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 45–61°F, 6.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.