FR 5225000 — Silver Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5225000 — Silver Butte in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
5,112 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.2-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 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.3 of the 10.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Tower Mountain stands 1,738 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, La Grande, is 34 mi off.

September normals 44–68°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 1010070 — Kelsay Butte in ORForest Road Road9.3miFR 1011000 — The Cockscomb in ORForest Road Road10.6miFR 1038000 — Ten Cent Butte in ORForest Road Road11.6miFR 1000154, Umatilla in ORDispersed Camping11.7miFR 1014000, Umatilla in ORForest Road Road11.9mi
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?