FR 1014000, Umatilla in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1014000, Umatilla in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,316 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.7-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 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Park Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Desolation Butte stands 2,711 ft above the site, 7.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, John Day, is 34 mi off.

September normals 42–73°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?