FR 1038000 — Ten Cent Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 1038000 — Ten Cent Butte in OR
A 7.8-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 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7.8 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Lick Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Rabbit Butte stands 1,525 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southwest. The nearest town, Baker City, is 34 mi off.
September normals 47–71°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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