FR 9770000 — Welch Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 9770000 — Welch Butte in OR

Fremont-Winema NF, Chemult Ranger District
4,666 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Klamath County, OR.

Fremont-Winema National Forest, Chemult Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 2.7 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Mount Thielsen stands 4,312 ft above the site, 12 miles west. The nearest town, La Pine, is 40 mi off.

September normals 35–74°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Fremont-Winema National Forest, Chemult 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?