East Smith (FR 2672655) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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East Smith (FR 2672655) in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
2,121 ft
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An 8.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Linn County, OR. The road serves Tamolitch Falls.

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

8.7 of the 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.7 of the 8.8 miles in are gravel. Climbs 2,100 ft over 8.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

McKenzie River runs 0.1 mi off. Bunchgrass Mountain stands 3,138 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Sisters, is 24 mi off.

September normals 48–75°F, 2.4″ 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?