Chucksney Ridge (FR 1900430) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Chucksney Ridge (FR 1900430) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
2,564 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road serves Lowell Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 48%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lowell Mountain stands 2,169 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. South Fork McKenzie River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 22 mi off.

September normals 50–74°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lost Bear T.s./ Campwood T.s. (FR 4790950) in ORForest Road Road51.4miLost Creek Loop (FR 4790000) in ORForest Road Road51.7miLower Grizzly (FR 4785450) in ORForest Road Road51.9miMiller Lake (FR 9772000) in ORForest Road Road52.6miMaple CR (FR 3704100) in ORForest Road Road52.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River 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?