North Fork River Road (FR 5506000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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North Fork River Road (FR 5506000) in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
2,993 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.7-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 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.2 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Overtime Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Pearson Ridge stands 2,733 ft above the site, 5.2 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pilot Rock, is 33 mi off.

September normals 45–77°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?