South Whitewater Road (FR 2243440) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
South Whitewater Road (FR 2243440) in OR
A 4.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Marion 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 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Triangulation Peak stands 2,793 ft above the site, 1.8 miles north. Cheat Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Mill City, is 27 mi off.
September normals 48–72°F, 2.4″ 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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