FR 5800000 — Rattlesnake Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5800000 — Rattlesnake Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
3,941 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 22.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Crook County, OR. The road is open seasonally, November 26 to September 26.

Ochoco National Forest, Paulina Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

5.1 of the 22.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 4.6 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 18.2 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Miles Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, John Day, is 45 mi off.

September normals 38–78°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Ochoco National Forest, Paulina 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?