Ball-Pen Point RD (FR 2700000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Ball-Pen Point RD (FR 2700000) in OR

Mt. Hood NF, Barlow Ranger District
2,506 ft
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A 14.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Wasco County, OR. The road serves Ball Point. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.

Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 3.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Cattle guards 2.3 and 13.9 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Hootnanny Point stands 1,551 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, The Dalles, is 23 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?