FR 3990000 — Putney Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 3990000 — Putney Mountain in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,186 ft
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An 8.0-mile stretch of graded 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 8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Little Indian Creek runs 1.0 mi off. Putney Mountain stands 1,083 ft above the site, 2.4 miles north. The nearest town, John Day, is 29 mi off.

September normals 47–73°F, 0.8″ 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?