FR 5870700 — Suplee Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5870700 — Suplee Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
5,274 ft
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An 8.1-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 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.8 of the 8.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Suplee Spring lies 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, John Day, is 39 mi off.

September normals 35–72°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.

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