FR 1934736 — Mule Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1934736 — Mule Mountain in OR

Willamette NF, Middle Fork Ranger District
4,657 ft
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An 8.9-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 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8.9 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 8.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Mule Mountain stands 1,039 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 13 mi off.

September normals 42–68°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?