FR 5300161 — Buck Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5300161 — Buck Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Crooked River NG
2,557 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 310 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Buck Butte stands 619 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. The nearest town, Madras, is 4.3 mi off.

September normals 44–78°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?