South Branch (FR 2266400) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
South Branch (FR 2266400) in OR
Road corridorWillamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
27 mi from Sisters
Maps 3,133 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 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Fisher Point.
- Estimated climb: 460 ft over 3.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- North Santiam River runs 0.1 mi off.
- Turpentine Peak stands 2,640 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 40–58°F, 6.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.