Lost Creek Loop (FR 4790000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Lost Creek Loop (FR 4790000) in OR
A 20.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Clearwater Falls.
Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 20.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 20.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Bailey stands 4,009 ft above the site, 5.2 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Lost Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 37 mi off.
September normals 42–74°F, 1.5″ 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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