Johns Mill (FR 1711000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Johns Mill (FR 1711000) in OR

Mt. Hood NF, Hood River Ranger District
3,678 ft
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A 13.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Hood River County, OR. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.

Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 13.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 13.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 7.6 miles in.

Mount Hood stands 7,554 ft above the site, 13 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Odell, is 8.9 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River 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?