FR 1031000 — Red Boy Mine in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1031000 — Red Boy Mine in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
5,677 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.1-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 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Greenhorn Mountains stands 2,452 ft above the site, 7.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Baker City, is 33 mi off.

September normals 43–68°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?