Cougar Rock RD (FR 2027755) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
Cougar Rock RD (FR 2027755) in OR
A restriction reported for this unit is not yet mapped here; see the rules below.
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.3 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 6.4 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 51%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.
Willamette National Forest, Sweet Home Ranger District: This Order applies to all lands within the boundaries of the Willamette National Forest.…Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies at any locations on the Willamette National Forest described in this order, overnight, for a period longer than 14 calendar days, in a 30-day period.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Willamette National Forest, Sweet Home Ranger District. Check current orders |
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1 reviewed rule is not confirmed here
| Camping | Not confirmed here Reported rule: Prohibited The purpose of this closure is to prohibit dispersed overnight camping and make these areas available as day-use only. |
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September normals 44–66°F, 3.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.