FR 5800131 — Bear Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5800131 — Bear Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,049 ft
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A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Crook County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 27.

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

All 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Powell Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Bear Butte stands 730 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, John Day, is 41 mi off.

September normals 41–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 5800200 — Bear Butte in ORForest Road Road0.6miFR 5820000 — Tamarack Butte in ORForest Road Road1.3miFR 5820100 — Tamarack Butte in ORForest Road Road1.9miSugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area in ORCampground3.0miFR 5830200 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road3.2mi
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?