Boulder Ridge (FR 2231000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

A 21.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Marion County, OR.

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

19.8 of the 21.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,500 ft over 21.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hoover Ridge stands 1,827 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. North Santiam River runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mill City, is 19 mi off.