FR 2315400 — Watkins Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 2315400 — Watkins Butte in OR

Deschutes NF, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
5,144 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Deschutes County, OR. The road is open seasonally, October 16 to September 24.

Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Fox Butte stands 957 ft above the site, 2.1 miles west. The nearest town, La Pine, is 35 mi off.

September normals 33–74°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock 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?