FR 2153370 — Chuckle Springs in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2153370 — Chuckle Springs in OR
An 8.4-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 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 130 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. West Fork Tumblebug Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Diamond Peak stands 3,057 ft above the site, 7.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 24 mi off.
September normals 41–67°F, 1.9″ 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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