FR 5850550 — South Prong Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5850550 — South Prong Trailhead in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,650 ft
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Ringsmeyer Reservoir lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, John Day, is 33 mi off.

September normals 45–74°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 5850400 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road1.5miFR 5850140 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road1.8miFR 5850030 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road2.6miMud spring campground in ORCampground2.6miFR 5850000 — South Prong Trailhead in ORForest Road Road2.7mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?