FR 5800800 — Spur Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 5800800 — Spur Butte in OR
A 10.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grant County, OR. The road is open seasonally, November 26 to September 26.
Ochoco National Forest, Paulina Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 10.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.6 of the 10.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 10.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Spur Butte stands 594 ft above the site, 0.6 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Cougar Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, John Day, is 35 mi off.
September normals 41–75°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Ochoco National Forest, Paulina Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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