FR 4320000 — Shaw Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 4320000 — Shaw Mountain in OR
Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF
12 mi from Union
Maps 4,871 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 12 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 4.6 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 12 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Summit Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.