Wamic Road (FR 4800000) — Barlow in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Wamic Road (FR 4800000) — Barlow in OR
A 38.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Wasco County, OR. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
22.7 of the 38.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 9.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,400 ft over 38.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 37.4 miles in. Cattle guards 42.1 and 47.6 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. White River runs 0.6 mi off. Mount Hood stands 7,524 ft above the site, 14 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mount Hood Villages, is 23 mi off.
September normals 42–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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