Hawkins Creek (FR 1013000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Hawkins Creek (FR 1013000) in OR

Willamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
2,003 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Linn County, OR. The road serves Cub Point. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.

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

All 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (9 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cub Point stands 2,780 ft above the site, 2.4 miles east. Ivy Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Mill City, is 20 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 2.2″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?