Crane Mountain (FR 4011015) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Crane Mountain (FR 4011015) in OR

Fremont-Winema NF, Lakeview Ranger District
7,462 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, OR. The road serves Crane Mountain Viewpoint.

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

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Crane Mountain stands 980 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Lakeview, is 10 mi off.

September normals 39–66°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Crane Mountain (FR 4011000) in ORForest Road Road1.3miS Fork Willow Creek (FR 4011011) in ORForest Road Road1.6miWillow Creek Campground in ORCampground1.8miFR 3915022 — Turpin Ridge in ORForest Road Road2.2miWard (FR 3915023) in ORForest Road Road2.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lakeview 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?