FR 4665300 — Ranger Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 4665300 — Ranger Butte in OR

Deschutes NF, Crescent Ranger District
5,208 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Deschutes County, OR.

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

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 300 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Maiden Peak stands 2,599 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. The nearest town, La Pine, is 22 mi off.

September normals 43–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Deschutes National Forest, Crescent 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?