FR 4696850 — Scorpion Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 4696850 — Scorpion Mountain in OR
Road corridorWillamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
23 mi from Mill City
Maps 3,337 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 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 850 ft over 2.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Janus Butte stands 1,273 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles northeast.
- Battle Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–57°F, 6.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.