FR 1011000 — The Cockscomb in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1011000 — The Cockscomb in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,818 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 4.5-mile stretch of graded dirt 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 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (4.5 miles).

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, John Day, is 37 mi off.

September normals 45–71°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jump-Off Joe (FR 4500000) in ORForest Road Road11.7miOlive Lake Campground in ORCampground14.9miFR 1000500 — Rabbit Butte in ORForest Road Road14.9miFR 1031000 — Red Boy Mine in ORForest Road Road17.5miCaretakers Cabin in ORCampground17.9mi
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?