Lower Watson Butte (FR 4780400) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Lower Watson Butte (FR 4780400) in OR

Umpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District
4,552 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.2 miles of dirt. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Watson Ridge stands 1,303 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 34 mi off.

September normals 39–72°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?