FR 1007000 — Putney Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1007000 — Putney Mountain in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,005 ft
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An 8.3-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 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2 miles of graded dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Mote Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Case Ridge stands 511 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. The nearest town, John Day, is 36 mi off.

September normals 41–72°F, 0.7″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?