Jefferson Creek Trailhead (FR 1292000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Jefferson Creek Trailhead (FR 1292000) in OR

Deschutes NF, Sisters Ranger District
2,820 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.3-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 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Mount Jefferson stands 7,669 ft above the site, 11 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Metolius River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Sisters, is 19 mi off.

September normals 48–76°F, 0.7″ 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?