Camp 5 (FR 1926000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Camp 5 (FR 1926000) in OR
A 30.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR.
Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
27 of the 30 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,400 ft over 30 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Huckleberry Mountain stands 3,646 ft above the site, 3.9 miles southeast. North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 11 mi off.
September normals 49–75°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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