FR 1000154, Umatilla in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1000154, Umatilla in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
5,257 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Junkens Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, John Day, is 33 mi off.

September normals 39–69°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jump-Off Joe (FR 4500000) in ORForest Road Road7.4miOlive Lake Campground in ORCampground11.0miFR 1000500 — Rabbit Butte in ORForest Road Road11.1miMiners Retreat in ORCampground14.6miCongo Gulch in ORCampground14.6mi
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?