Laura Creek (FR 3400110) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Laura Creek (FR 3400110) in OR

Umpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District
3,263 ft
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A 5.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Potter Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.2, 1.9, 2.4 and 5.5 miles in.

Lemolo Canal No. 2 runs 0.1 mi off. Potter Mountain stands 2,795 ft above the site, 3.2 miles north. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 30 mi off.

September normals 44–76°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 3450400 — Rustler Peak in ORForest Road Road47.7miFR 3450420 — Lower South Fork Trailhead in ORForest Road Road47.7miFR 3450230 — Rustler Peak in ORForest Road Road48.1miFR 3260000 — Rustler Peak in ORForest Road Road48.1miFR 3260930 — Rustler Peak in ORDispersed Camping48.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?