Bingham Ridge Road (FR 2253000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Bingham Ridge Road (FR 2253000) in OR
Road corridorWillamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
28 mi from Mill City
12 mi off US 20 (straight line)
Maps 2,414 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · no more than 50 days total within any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.1 miles of dirt.
- Near Independence Rock.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- A gate 5.4 miles along the road.
- A water crossing 5.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Minto Mountain stands 2,726 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles east.
- North Santiam River runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 45–62°F, 6.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.