Short Mountain Road (FR 4600040) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Short Mountain Road (FR 4600040) in OR
Road corridorWillamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
24 mi from Mill City
Maps 2,835 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 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 5.4 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Short Mountain stands 1,603 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northwest.
- Short Lake lies 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–59°F, 6.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.