Mowich Loop (FR 4780000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Mowich Loop (FR 4780000) in OR

Umpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District
3,947 ft
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A 12.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Clearwater Number One Forebay Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

5.8 of the 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Watson Butte stands 1,743 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. A canal runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 34 mi off.

September normals 42–75°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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?