Carpenter Pass (FR 1506350) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Carpenter Pass (FR 1506350) in OR
Road corridorWillamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
29 mi from Sweet Home
Maps 2,440 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 in any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 8.1 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Lookout Mountain stands 2,866 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southeast.
- Mack Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–60°F, 7.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.