FR 4255250 — Palanush Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 4255250 — Palanush Butte in OR

Deschutes NF, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
4,494 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Deschutes County, OR. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to March 31.

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

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lookout Mountain stands 1,724 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. The Crane Prairie Reservoir shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?