FR 1980231 — Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1980231 — Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
3,240 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.6-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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Indian Ridge stands 2,173 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The Hidden Lake shoreline is 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 23 mi off.

September normals 47–72°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
So Pig Iron (FR 4780060) in ORForest Road Road52.4miPig Iron (FR 4780100) in ORForest Road Road52.6miMowich Park (FR 4780040) in ORForest Road Road53.0miSheep Creek (FR 4792000) in ORForest Road Road53.3miThirsty CR (FR 6000990) in ORForest Road Road53.3mi
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?