FR 1500700 — Carpenter Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1500700 — Carpenter Mountain in OR
Road corridorWillamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
28 mi from Sisters
Maps 3,302 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 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.7 miles of graded dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 7.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Carpenter Mountain stands 2,018 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southwest.
- Brush Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–59°F, 7.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.