FR 5830200 — South Prong Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5830200 — South Prong Trailhead in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,781 ft
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A 5.7-mile stretch of graded 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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.3 miles of dirt.

Box Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Wolf Mountain stands 1,709 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. The nearest town, John Day, is 40 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 5830000 — Bear Butte in ORForest Road Road0.3miFR 5820100 — Tamarack Butte in ORForest Road Road2.0miFR 5830600 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road2.9miFR 5820000 — Tamarack Butte in ORForest Road Road3.0miFR 5800131 — Bear Butte 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?