FR 3915022 — Turpin Ridge in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 3915022 — Turpin Ridge in OR
A 5.1-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 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 460 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Crane Mountain stands 1,755 ft above the site, 2.9 miles west. North Fork Deep Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Lakeview, is 12 mi off.
September normals 40–69°F, 0.7″ 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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