Upper Emerson (FR 2838700) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Upper Emerson (FR 2838700) in OR

Umpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District
2,999 ft
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A 7.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR.

Umpqua National Forest, Tiller Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 690 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. South Umpqua River runs 0.5 mi off. Acker Rock stands 1,099 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Glide, is 27 mi off.

September normals 43–78°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 2815254 — Bieberstedt Butte in ORDispersed Camping49.0miFR 2815000 — Jack Spring in ORForest Road Road49.0miFR 3735600 — Jack Spring in ORForest Road Road49.1miFR 2815252 — Bieberstedt Butte in ORDispersed Camping49.1miFR 3707000 — Jack Spring in ORForest Road Road49.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Umpqua National Forest, Tiller 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?