Joseph CR (FR 4600190) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Joseph CR (FR 4600190) in OR

Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF

26 mi from Enterprise

Maps 3,010 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2–7 and 7.4–8.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 2.7 miles of dirt.
  • Near Miller Ridge.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 9.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
  • Cougar Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Miller Ridge stands 1,837 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–63°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.