FR 5830600 — South Prong Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5830600 — South Prong Trailhead in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,913 ft
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A 3.4-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 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 670 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 3.1 miles in.

Dead End Reservoir lies 0.9 mi off. Wolf Mountain stands 1,577 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, John Day, is 37 mi off.

September normals 44–73°F, 0.6″ 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?