So Pig Iron (FR 4780060) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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So Pig Iron (FR 4780060) in OR

Umpqua NF, Diamond Lake Ranger District
3,835 ft
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A 3.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Pig Iron Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 840 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Watson Butte stands 1,855 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A canal runs 0.7 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?