FR 5840000 — Dusty Camp Spring in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 5840000 — Dusty Camp Spring in OR

Ochoco NF, Paulina Ranger District
6,357 ft
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An 18.5-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 18.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.9 of the 18.5 miles in are dirt. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 1.3, 3.9 and 12.9 miles in.

Dusty Camp Springs lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, John Day, is 39 mi off.

September normals 40–67°F, 0.6″ 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?