FR 1280200 — Abbot Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1280200 — Abbot Butte in OR

Deschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District
3,180 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.9-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Jefferson County, OR.

Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Abbot Butte stands 1,148 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Cold Spring lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Sisters, is 19 mi off.

September normals 40–75°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Deschutes National Forest, Sisters 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?