Bear Creek (FR 4786000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Bear Creek (FR 4786000) in OR
A 9.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Garwood Butte. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.4 of the 9.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 9.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Garwood Butte stands 1,408 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Glide, is 42 mi off.
September normals 39–69°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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