Established Camping
Divide Well
Divide Well is located in the Umatilla National Forest near Umatilla, Oregon. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Blue Mountains and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Description
Divide Well Campground is a remote site with a rustic look. It is situated in an meadow with scattered ponderosa pine and denser fir along the campground edges. Divide Well is a popular spot for elk hunters, but little used through the rest of the season. It features 11 campsties and two accessible vault toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home. Nearby is the Potamus Point Interpretive Site , with breathtaking views, interesting geology, and a herd of re-introduced bighorn sheep. There are no developed trails on this side of the North Fork John Day Ranger District.
Location
Divide Well is located in Oregon
Directions
From Ukiah, OR, travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Cross Hwy 395 and continue to travel west on Forest Service Road (FSR) 53 for about 9 miles. Turn left (south) on FSR 5312 and travel about 7 miles to FSR 5320. Turn right (west) on FSR 5320 and go about 1.5 miles to Divide Well Campground on the right (east).
Coordinates
45.10300088 N
119.14200075 W
Detours Nearby
Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
35 min away
Lone Pine Campground
2 hrs 4 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 11 min from Kennewick
- 2 hrs 14 min from Walla Walla
- 3 hrs 20 min from Yakima
- 4 hrs 4 min from Bend
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
