Watkins Butte (FR 2315300) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Watkins Butte (FR 2315300) in OR

Deschutes NF, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
5,162 ft
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A 5.2-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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 280 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Fox Butte stands 939 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southwest. The nearest town, La Pine, is 35 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
West Frog Pond (FR 3006015) in ORForest Road Road47.9miFR 3006018 — Foster Butte in ORForest Road Road48.5miS Foster (FR 3008000) in ORForest Road Road48.6miFrog Pond (FR 3006000) in ORForest Road Road48.6miThompson Reservoir Campground in ORCampground48.7mi
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?