FR 4200253 — Deer Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 4200253 — Deer Butte in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
3,434 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 150 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 29%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Deer Butte stands 1,867 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northwest. Alder Springs lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Sisters, is 20 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?