Hardy Ridge (FR 1980350) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Hardy Ridge (FR 1980350) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
4,864 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road serves Lowell Mountain.

Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Indian Ridge stands 549 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 20 mi off.

September normals 41–66°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Wits End (FR 4793100) in ORForest Road Road52.0miLost Bear T.s./ Campwood T.s. (FR 4790950) in ORForest Road Road52.1miWatson Creek Forest Camp in ORCampground52.2miLost Creek Loop (FR 4790000) in ORForest Road Road52.4miLower Grizzly (FR 4785450) in ORForest Road Road52.6mi
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?