FR 3988080 — Jumpoff Joe Peak in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 3988080 — Jumpoff Joe Peak in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
5,777 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.0-mile stretch of 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 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.4 of the 12 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 12 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Oasis Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, John Day, is 30 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jump-Off Joe (FR 4500000) in ORForest Road Road6.3miOlive Lake Campground in ORCampground10.8miFR 1000500 — Rabbit Butte in ORForest Road Road11.1miSunshine Guard Station in ORCampground13.2miBlack Butte Camp in ORBackcountry Campsite14.8mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?