FR 5510000 — Winom Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5510000 — Winom Butte in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
4,001 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Umatilla County, OR.

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

All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (6.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Pearson Ridge stands 1,725 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northeast. North Fork John Day River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pilot Rock, is 35 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 0.8″ 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?