FR 3715162 — Big Swamp Dam in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 3715162 — Big Swamp Dam in OR
A 1.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, OR.
Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bly Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 110 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A pond lies 0.4 mi off. Fishhole Mountain stands 1,388 ft above the site, 3.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Lakeview, is 26 mi off.
September normals 40–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bly Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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