Dry Creek Road (FR 4020000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Dry Creek Road (FR 4020000) in OR
A 45.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, OR.
Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lakeview Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 45.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 24.3 of the 45.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 8,200 ft over 45.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 50%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks.
Slash Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Castle Rock stands 541 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Lakeview, is 23 mi off.
September normals 42–73°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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