Jaynes Ridge (FR 3935000) — Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Jaynes Ridge (FR 3935000) — Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in OR
Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF
17 mi from Joseph
Maps 5,973 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 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.7 miles of it dirt.
- Near Nesbit Butte.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 10.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- Spruce Spring lies 0.5 mi off.
- Wing Ridge stands 3,049 ft above the map pin, 7.5 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 32–51°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.