FR 1958305 — Roaring River Ridge in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1958305 — Roaring River Ridge in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
4,449 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR.

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

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Chucksney Mountain stands 1,323 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 23 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Diamond Lake Viewpoint (FR 4700800) in ORDispersed Camping50.8miThielsen View Campground in ORCampground51.5miDiamond Lake in ORCampground52.0miBeaver Marsh in ORRest Area52.5miDiamond Lake Shore (FR 4795000) in ORForest Road Road52.5mi
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?