FR 2630725 — Peterson Point in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 2630725 — Peterson Point in OR

Road corridorOchoco NF, Paulina Ranger District

40 mi from Juniper Canyon

Maps 5,860 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Ochoco National Forest ↗

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 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 520 ft over 3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
  • Twin Trough Spring lies 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.