(35.0052235, -117.7193595)
You need a permit to park here.
We sweet talked the gas station operator to let us stay the night.
You don’t want to stay here unless you’re really in a pinch - it’s noisy as hell with freeway noise and trains that go by periodically...
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(Stayed here 8/23/21): Rough road in. Just go to the rest area up the highway.
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Thankful for a FREE spot to crash that’s not too far from Bend.
It’s busy though. We found a small area far enough away from others but it was still a challenge to find some privacy.
The highway noise is noticeable but not terrible -...
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(Stayed here 8/22/21): Beautiful spots off the highway. Our map app directed us further up the road but we stopped about a mile into the dirt road.
We found a large spot right next to the river. Decent amount of trees for some privacy and...
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(Stayed here 8/21/21): Great little spot that sits at the base of some beautiful mountains. Right off the highway.
Noise of passing cars was the only downer, but that’s a fair trade for the convenience.
Not a very big area but enough space...
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(Drove through 8/20/21): We arrived around 530pm on a Friday and all spots were taken. No surprise and thankfully we are flexible.
I didn’t count but there are maybe 1/2 a dozen sites to choose from. It’s a very beautiful spot with hiking...
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(Stayed here 8/20/21): Easy road in, however, google maps tried to route us through a private road (note: we were southbound on highway 473). DO NOT TURN ON BOULDER CREEK RD. From the highway, look for signs for Sam Billings CG, FS road 5631...
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(Stayed here 8/19/21): The road is paved most of the way leading to this site. The little bit of dirt road we drove through was rough with lots of holes, big bumps and large puddles, but it looks like almost any vehicle can make it judging by...
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(Stayed here 8/18/21): Right off the road but quiet and very clean. The highway isn’t very busy which is a saving grace. Including us, there were four vehicles that spent the night. There are sheltered picnic tables, large trash receptacles and...
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"Nearly perfect (see comments on directions!)"
"Busy but relatively quiet"
"Convenient, clean and quiet"
"Beautiful sunrise & sunset"
"Expansive, windy, spacious"
"Quiet, spacious, hot springs "
"Plenty of space for everyone"