Upper Hawkins (FR 2236000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Upper Hawkins (FR 2236000) in OR

Willamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
2,496 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.7-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.

11.7 of the 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.1 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Cub Point stands 2,287 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southeast. The nearest town, Mill City, is 20 mi off.

September normals 52–73°F, 2.6″ 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?