Divide Well Cg
The campground is open year-round but maintained only from August through mid-November. First-come, first-served with no reservations or fees. No potable water available; bring your own water supply and pack out all trash. Winter access is by snowmobile only once roads become impassable due to snow.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Divide Well Campground offers a secluded, rustic camping experience in the Umatilla National Forest. Located in a meadow with scattered ponderosa pine and denser fir along the edges, this 11-site campground provides a quiet retreat for those seeking solitude. The campground is especially popular with elk hunters during fall hunting season but sees minimal use throughout the rest of the year. Facilities are basic: two ADA-accessible vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. There is no garbage service, requiring visitors to pack out all trash. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby attractions include Potamus Point Interpretive Site, which offers breathtaking views, interesting geology, and opportunities to observe a herd of reintroduced bighorn sheep. Note that there are no developed trails on this side of the North Fork John Day Ranger District. The campground is maintained seasonally from August through mid-November; winter access is limited to snowmobiles once roads become snow-covered.
Directions
From Ukiah, OR, travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Cross Hwy 395 and continue west on Forest Service Road 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).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 278-3716 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Divide Well Campground |
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