FR 3980080 — Wildcat Point in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 3980080 — Wildcat Point in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,242 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of 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 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Lick Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Putney Mountain stands 1,027 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, John Day, is 30 mi off.

September normals 43–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?