FR 1250000 — Bear Mountain in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1250000 — Bear Mountain in OR
Road corridorOchoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
45 mi from John Day
Maps 5,676 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 11/26–9/26Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · no more than 28 days within any 365-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.3 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 540 ft over 8.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- A cattle guard 4.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Spanish Peak rises 5.3 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 32–54°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.