FR 4664000 — Ranger Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 4664000 — Ranger Butte in OR

Deschutes NF, Crescent Ranger District
4,675 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Klamath County, OR.

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

All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.7 of the 8.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,000 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Maklaks Mountain stands 2,282 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, La Pine, is 22 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Deschutes National Forest, Crescent 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?