Blue River (FR 1500000) — McKenzie River in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Blue River (FR 1500000) — McKenzie River in OR
A 38.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Linn County, OR. The road serves H J Andrews Monument. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to October 1.
Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
25.4 of the 38.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 9,000 ft over 38.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 52%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks. A gate 33.7 miles in.
The Blue River Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Buck Mountain stands 3,382 ft above the site, 4.0 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Sweet Home, is 26 mi off.
September normals 46–77°F, 2.0″ 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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