Upper Alder Springs (FR 4200246) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Upper Alder Springs (FR 4200246) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
3,572 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road serves Deer Butte.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Deer Butte stands 1,729 ft above the site, 0.8 miles west. Alder Springs lies 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Sisters, is 20 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 5825340 — Little Odell Butte in ORForest Road Road51.4miFR 6000332 — Tandy Bay Picnic Area in ORDispersed Camping51.6miW. Big Marsh (FR 6030000) in ORForest Road Road51.8miFR 5825180 — Little Odell Butte in ORDispersed Camping51.9miFR 5825300 — Little Odell Butte in ORForest Road Road52.4mi
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?