FR 1927703 — Lowell Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1927703 — Lowell Mountain in OR

Willamette NF, Middle Fork Ranger District
4,308 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkPOOR

A 3.6-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.

All 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 590 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Hiyu Ridge stands 1,108 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 20 mi off.

September normals 4468°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?