Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area

FS USDA Forest Service · OR · Dispersed

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

44.718158, -118.574 , OR

Description

Located in the northeast part of the Forest, this high elevation area provides spectacular vistas of the North Fork John Day Wilderness, the Middle and North Fork drainages of the John Day River, and the peaks of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness to the south. The area has a rich history and active and decaying remains of mines can be seen. The area provides unfettered opportunities for solitude and isolation except during big-game hunting seasons.

Directions

From Prairie City, OR., follow US Highway 26 for approximately 2 miles to the junction with US Highway 7.  Follow US Highway 7 approximately 1 mile to the junction with County Road 20.  Follow County Road 20 approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Road 45.  Follow Forest Road 45 approximately 4 miles where you will reach the boundary of this scenic area.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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