FR 3986000 — Putney Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 3986000 — Putney Mountain in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,270 ft
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A 13.7-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 13.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Little Indian Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Putney Mountain stands 999 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. The nearest town, John Day, is 31 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site State Park in ORCampground32.1miMcNaughton Spring Campground in ORCampground37.7miSlide Horse Camp in ORCampground37.8miSlide Creek Campground in ORCampground37.9miPrimitive Camping Area in ORCampground38.8mi
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?