FR 2153370 — Chuckle Springs in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 2153370 — Chuckle Springs in OR

Willamette NF, Middle Fork Ranger District
5,677 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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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 4167°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?