FR 2690892 — Patjens Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 2690892 — Patjens Butte in OR

Willamette NF, McKenzie River Ranger District
4,699 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Linn County, OR.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Big Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off. Mount Washington stands 3,080 ft above the site, 3.9 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Sisters, is 17 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?