FR 5200051 — Buck Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5200051 — Buck Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Crooked River NG
2,709 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jefferson County, OR. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland records no overnight restriction here.

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 90 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Madras, is 5.3 mi off.

September normals 43–77°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 1829200 — Horse Ridge in ORForest Road Road51.6miFR 1825400 — Horse Ridge in ORForest Road Road52.9miSage Grouse Xing (FR 1829000) in ORForest Road Road53.1miFR 1818600 — Kide Butte in ORForest Road Road53.2miFR 1825800 — Company Butte in ORForest Road Road53.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland. 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?