FR 6400017 — Metolius Balancing Rocks Overlook in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 6400017 — Metolius Balancing Rocks Overlook in OR

Deschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District
3,004 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jefferson County, OR. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Fly Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Akawa Butte stands 1,620 ft above the site, 4.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Culver, is 11 mi off.

September normals 43–76°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Mckay RD (FR 9735000) in ORForest Road Road53.2miMiddle Loop 50-96 in ORCampground53.3miFR 9730300 — McKay Butte in ORForest Road Road53.5miFR 9730200 — McKay Butte in ORForest Road Road53.5miSouth Loop 1-44 in ORCampground53.5mi
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?