FR 5850000 — South Prong Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5850000 — South Prong Trailhead in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,664 ft
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A 16.5-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 16.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.9 of the 16.5 miles in are dirt. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Beaverdam Reservoir lies 0.9 mi off. Wolf Mountain stands 1,826 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, John Day, is 36 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?