FR 8270132 — Bear Wallow Trailhead in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 8270132 — Bear Wallow Trailhead in OR
Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF
15 mi from Enterprise
Maps 5,274 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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 320 ft over 1.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bear Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
- Bald Knob stands 1,262 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 33–54°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.