Hiyu (FR 1927280) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

A 9.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road serves Grasshopper Mountain.

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

All 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 85%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hiyu Ridge stands 1,117 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 20 mi off.