Junction Spg. (FR 3135000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Junction Spg. (FR 3135000) in OR
A 14.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Umatilla County, OR. The road serves Black Canyon Butte. The road is open seasonally, August 1 to November 30.
Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.1 of the 14.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,300 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 50%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Johnson Ridge stands 2,364 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Camp Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Mission, is 18 mi off.
September normals 53–75°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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