Copeland Creek - South Umpqua (FR 2800000) — Tiller in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Copeland Creek - South Umpqua (FR 2800000) — Tiller in OR
A 45.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Umpqua National Forest, Tiller Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
12.9 of the 45.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 2.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,400 ft over 45.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 34 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 25 miles in.
South Umpqua River runs 0.1 mi off. Rondeau Butte stands 2,149 ft above the site, 2.9 miles west. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Myrtle Creek, is 21 mi off.
September normals 47–83°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umpqua National Forest, Tiller Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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