FR 1000400 — Donaldson Rock in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1000400 — Donaldson Rock in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
5,798 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Grant County, OR.

Umatilla National Forest, North Fork John Day Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.7 miles). Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Chrome Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Ben Harrison Peak stands 2,017 ft above the site, 5.3 miles south. The nearest town, John Day, is 32 mi off.

September normals 41–67°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Umatilla National Forest, North Fork John Day 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?