FR 7350000 — Ten Cent Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 7350000 — Ten Cent Butte in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,459 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Grant County, OR.

Umatilla National Forest, North Fork John Day Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 670 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%.

Ten Cent Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Ten Cent Butte stands 1,702 ft above the site, 3.0 miles north. The nearest town, Baker City, is 31 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Umatilla National Forest, North Fork John Day 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?