Gale Hill Road (FR 2231840) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Gale Hill Road (FR 2231840) in OR

Willamette NF, Detroit Ranger District
3,886 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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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 4368°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?