BLM · Oregon

Table Rock Wilderness

A remnant of a lava flow that once covered this region along the western foothills of the Cascades, the "fortress" of Table Rock rises from a low point of 1,270 feet to 4,881 feet above the northeastern portion of this small Wilderness. On this steep and rugged terrain, you'll find a quiet forest of Douglas fir and western hemlock, with noble fir at higher elevations and crowds of rhododendron on many of the upper slopes, an island of old growth in an ocean of forest development. At least two endangered plants bloom here: Oregon sullivantia and Gorman's aster. Deer and elk wander about in winter, and the northern spotted owl has been spotted among the old trees. From four trailheads, about 17 miles of trails give access to the Wilderness.

Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).

Wilderness5,784 acresBLMORDesignated 19846 campgrounds within 10 mi
Official page at Wilderness Connect ↗
Table Rock Wilderness
Photo from Wilderness Connect, wilderness.net
4 fires
active
Podunk Admin Piles Rx - West (prescribed burn) · 15 mi from the center
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Facts

Where each comes from ↓
DesignationWilderness
Managed byBureau of Land Management
StateOregon
Size5,784 acres
Designated1984, by Congress
Center point44.96° N, 122.34° W
Night skyAbout as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 8)

Boundary map

1 outline

Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground

The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Table Rock Wilderness30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.7°F averageFebruary: 39.5°F averageMarch: 41.6°F averageApril: 45.0°F averageMay: 50.9°F averageJune: 55.5°F averageJuly: 62.4°F averageAugust: 62.9°F averageSeptember: 59.3°F averageOctober: 48.9°F averageNovember: 41.9°F averageDecember: 37.5°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Scotts Mills 9 SE, 9 miles from the center point at 2,315 feet, station USC00357631 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. The station sits about 1,500 feet lower than the center point, so temperatures on the ground run cooler.

Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.

Where to camp

Campsite Atlas →

None of the 6 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.

BLM · 4.5 mi
Aquila Vista Recreation Site
Reservable1 site
FS · 6.1 mi
Bagby Campground
First-comeOR
BLM · 6.2 mi
Cedar Grove Campground
Reservable10 sites
FS · 6.7 mi
Shady Cove
First-comeOR
BLM · 7 mi
Three Bears Campground
Reservable15 sites
FS · 9.8 mi
Kingfisher
Reservable23 sites

Fire nearby

Within 50 miles · as of 2026-11-01
  • Prescribed
    Podunk Admin Piles Rx - West

    15 mi from the center point

  • Prescribed
    Timber Lake/Ripplebrook Admin Piles Rx - West

    16 mi from the center point

  • Prescribed
    Fawn Stew Piles Rx - West

    16 mi from the center point

  • Wildfire
    Austin

    20 mi from the center point · 12,888 acres · 98% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.

Explore

Nearby on the other atlases

National Register listings within 15 miles · 6 in all · Register Atlas

Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.

Guidebooks for Table Rock Wilderness and Oregon

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  • Road Trip Explore! Oregon--Molalla River Corridor and Table Rock Wilderness
    Cat McMahon, 2015
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  • Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon and Washington
    Andy Selters, 2019
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  • Oregon's Ancient Forests
    Chandra LeGue, 2019
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

How big is Table Rock Wilderness?

5,784 acres.

Source: Wilderness Connect

Who manages Table Rock Wilderness?

The Bureau of Land Management.

Source: Wilderness Connect

What state is Table Rock Wilderness in?

Oregon.

Source: Wilderness Connect

When was Table Rock Wilderness designated?

Congress designated it in 1984.

Source: Wilderness Connect

Can I camp at Table Rock Wilderness?

Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.

Source: Where to camp

How do I get to Table Rock Wilderness?

A point inside the boundary is at 44.963° N, 122.342° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.

Source: Wilderness Connect

Is there a fire near Table Rock Wilderness right now?

4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Podunk Admin Piles Rx - West at 15 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there historic places near Table Rock Wilderness?

The National Register has 6 listings within 15 miles, including Bagby Guard Station and Albright, Daniel, Farm.

Source: Register Atlas

Sources

  • Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
  • Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
  • Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
  • Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
  • Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.