FR 5850030 — South Prong Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5850030 — South Prong Trailhead in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,626 ft
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A 2.4-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 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Wind Creek Reservoir lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, John Day, is 35 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
FR 5850140 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road0.8miFR 5850000 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road1.0miFR 5850400 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road1.2miFR 5850550 — South Prong Trailhead in ORDispersed Camping2.6miFR 5830600 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road2.8mi
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?