FR 5820000 — Tamarack Butte in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5820000 — Tamarack Butte in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
4,239 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Wheeler County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 27.

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

All 10.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.7 miles of dirt. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Juniper Basin Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Wolf Mountain stands 2,251 ft above the site, 6.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, John Day, is 42 mi off.

September normals 37–77°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?