Loon Cr. (FR 1927200) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Loon Cr. (FR 1927200) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
3,197 ft
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A 5.3-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 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.3 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lowell Mountain stands 1,536 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southwest. Loon Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 21 mi off.

September normals 48–72°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lost Bear T.s./ Campwood T.s. (FR 4790950) in ORForest Road Road51.5miLost Creek Loop (FR 4790000) in ORForest Road Road51.8miLower Grizzly (FR 4785450) in ORForest Road Road52.0miMaple CR (FR 3704100) in ORForest Road Road52.6miFish Creek (FR 3700000) in ORForest Road Road52.7mi
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?