FR 3980000, Wallowa-Whitman in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 3980000, Wallowa-Whitman in OR
Road corridorWallowa-Whitman NF
21 mi from Joseph
Maps 5,470 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 15.7 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 26%.
- 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 0.7 miles off.
- The Duck Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off.
- Russel Mountain stands 2,023 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 32–53°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.