Buck Lake T.h. (FR 5810210) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Buck Lake T.h. (FR 5810210) in OR

Mt. Hood NF, Clackamas River Ranger District
3,619 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clackamas County, OR. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.

Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 710 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.2 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Buck Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Mount Hood Villages, is 18 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?