FR 1003130 — The Cockscomb in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1003130 — The Cockscomb in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
3,270 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.5-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Grant County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Moonshine Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Case Ridge stands 1,246 ft above the site, 3.0 miles south. The nearest town, Pilot Rock, is 36 mi off.

September normals 44–75°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Carter Rest Area in ORRest Area22.5miSunshine Guard Station in ORCampground23.0miBlack Butte Camp in ORBackcountry Campsite24.0miMiddle Fork Campground in ORCampground27.2miDeerhorn Camp in ORCampground28.3mi
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?