Wamic Road (FR 4800000) — Hood River in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Wamic Road (FR 4800000) — Hood River in OR
A 12.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Wasco County, OR. The road serves Switchback Falls. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.
Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
3.3 of the 12.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,700 ft over 12.4 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. Cattle guards 9.8 and 10.5 miles in. A locked gate 13.2 miles in.
Mount Hood stands 7,125 ft above the site, 4.9 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. White River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Mount Hood Villages, is 17 mi off.
September normals 46–65°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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