Hardy Cr. (FR 1980000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Hardy Cr. (FR 1980000) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
3,387 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 9.7-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.

6.1 of the 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 3,500 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Indian Ridge stands 2,026 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. A pond lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 22 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?