Woodpecker Ridge Road (FR 2200040) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Woodpecker Ridge Road (FR 2200040) in OR
An 8.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Linn County, OR. The road serves Woodpecker Hill.
Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8.7 miles). Climbs 2,900 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.8 miles in.
Mount Bruno stands 2,968 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. North Santiam River runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mill City, is 26 mi off.
September normals 49–73°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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