FR 1940000 — Battle Peak in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1940000 — Battle Peak in OR
An 8.7-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 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Grasshopper Mountain stands 2,185 ft above the site, 3.9 miles east. Parallel Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 15 mi off.
September normals 46–71°F, 2.7″ 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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