FR 2921000 — Tallow Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2921000 — Tallow Butte in OR
An 8.0-mile stretch of gravel 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.
All 8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Tallow Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Tallow Butte stands 1,437 ft above the site, 1.6 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Shady Cove, is 26 mi off.
September normals 48–84°F, 1.1″ 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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