FR 5160280 — Tower Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 5160280 — Tower Mountain in OR
Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF
27 mi from La Grande
Maps 5,046 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 850 ft over 4.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- 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 0.7 miles off.
- Tower Mountain stands 1,804 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 37–55°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.