Battle Lake (FR 8172000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Battle Lake (FR 8172000) in OR

Road corridorSiuslaw NF, Hebo Ranger District

10 mi from Tillamook

Maps 439 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Siuslaw National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 60 days · Then leave the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Battle Lake Trail Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 5.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • High Peak stands 2,356 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles east.
  • Gilbert Creek runs 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–61°F, 9.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.