FR 5893000 — Diamond Creek Falls in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 5893000 — Diamond Creek Falls in OR
An 11.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 14.
Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10 of the 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 11 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Salt Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Mount Yoran stands 2,921 ft above the site, 3.2 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 19 mi off.
September normals 42–71°F, 2.6″ 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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