FR 5507030, Umatilla in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5507030, Umatilla in OR

Umatilla NF, North Fork John Day Ranger District
3,528 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.4-mile stretch of graded dirt 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 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Pearson Ridge stands 2,198 ft above the site, 3.8 miles east. Nye Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pilot Rock, is 34 mi off.

September normals 48–73°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 3988000 — Putney Mountain in ORForest Road Road10.8miFR 3986000 — Putney Mountain in ORForest Road Road11.1miFR 3988080 — Jumpoff Joe Peak in ORForest Road Road11.6miFR 3980080 — Wildcat Point in ORForest Road Road11.8miFR 3990000 — Putney Mountain in ORForest Road Road12.3mi
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?