FR 4600716 — Deadhorse Butte in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 4600716 — Deadhorse Butte in OR
Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF
30 mi from Enterprise
Maps 4,934 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 11.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 11.1 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 37%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Summit Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–56°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.