FR 1200102 — Bear Mountain in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 1200102 — Bear Mountain in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
5,423 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Wheeler County, OR. The road is open seasonally, November 26 to September 26.

Ochoco National Forest, Paulina Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles).

Connally Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Bear Mountain stands 690 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, John Day, is 45 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 5800560 — Suplee Butte in ORForest Road Road15.3miHardscrabble (FR 5800550) in ORForest Road Road15.6miFR 5870150 — Spur Butte in ORForest Road Road16.0miFR 5800562 — Powell Mountain in ORForest Road Road16.1miFR 5800557 — Spur Butte in ORDispersed Camping16.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Ochoco National Forest, Paulina 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?