Bingham Ridge Road (FR 2253000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Bingham Ridge Road (FR 2253000) in OR

Willamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
2,414 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Linn County, OR. The road serves Independence Rock.

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

All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,000 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A gate 5.4 miles in. A water crossing 5.6 miles in.

Minto Mountain stands 2,726 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. North Santiam River runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mill City, is 28 mi off.

September normals 53–75°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Willamette National Forest, Detroit 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?