FR 1526000 — Pole Creek Spring in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1526000 — Pole Creek Spring in OR

Deschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District
5,126 ft
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A 5.5-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Deschutes County, OR.

Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

North Sister stands 4,857 ft above the site, 4.2 miles west. North Fork Whychus Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Sisters, is 10 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?