Historic Barlow Road (FR 3530000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Historic Barlow Road (FR 3530000) in OR

Mt. Hood NF, Barlow Ranger District
4,158 ft
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A 15.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Wasco County, OR. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to December 14.

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

All 15.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.2 of the 15.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 15.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. A gate at the start of the road.

Mount Hood stands 7,074 ft above the site, 6.3 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. North Fork Mineral Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Mount Hood Villages, is 16 mi off.

September normals 42–64°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?