Gale Hill Road (FR 2231840) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Gale Hill Road (FR 2231840) in OR
A 3.6-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.
All 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Gale Hill stands 855 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. The Leone Lake shoreline is 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Mill City, is 22 mi off.
September normals 43–68°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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