Scott Cr. (FR 2649000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Scott Cr. (FR 2649000) in OR
A 16.7-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.
7 of the 16.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 16.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Frissell Point stands 3,276 ft above the site, 3.1 miles west. McKenzie River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Sisters, is 25 mi off.
September normals 52–78°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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