FR 5820100 — Tamarack Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5820100 — Tamarack Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,411 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt 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.

All 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.6 of the 2.9 miles in are dirt.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Noble Garden Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Wolf Mountain stands 2,079 ft above the site, 5.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, John Day, is 41 mi off.

September normals 41–75°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 5820000 — Tamarack Butte in ORForest Road Road1.1miFR 5830000 — Bear Butte in ORForest Road Road1.9miFR 5800131 — Bear Butte in ORForest Road Road1.9miFR 5830200 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road2.0miFR 5810000 — Boring Field Trailhead in ORForest Road Road2.2mi
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?