Roaring River Ridge (FR 1958000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Roaring River Ridge (FR 1958000) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
3,703 ft
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An 8.2-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.

All 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

Chucksney Mountain stands 2,069 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 22 mi off.

September normals 43–71°F, 2.1″ 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?