Grant County RV Park sits adjacent to the John Day River in eastern Oregon, operating within the county fairgrounds complex. The campground provides full hookups with 20, 30, and 50-amp service across level gravel sites, including both pull-through and back-in configurations. Sites accommodate large RVs, though the close spacing between spots limits privacy between neighbors.
The bathhouse requires a walk across a grassy area from most sites and offers basic but consistently maintained facilities. Campers access the park through a self-service kiosk system, with rates around $30 per night. The river runs just beyond the road from some sites, while mature trees provide shade over portions of the campground. When fairground events occur, activity levels increase, but the park remains relatively quiet during off-periods.
"Site had what we needed and was very quiet," notes Jack P., reflecting the typical overnight experience. The location places campers within walking distance of John Day's downtown area. For additional overnight options, travelers can explore campgrounds near John Day or check nearby alternatives like John Day Oregon Pine LAST MINUTE TENT SITES.
The park works best for RV travelers seeking convenient hookups and river proximity, particularly those comfortable with fairground-style camping where sites prioritize utility access over seclusion.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkGrant County RV Park is located in Oregon
Directions
From the West on Hwy 26/395: Once in John Day, turn left onto Northwest Third, just east of Les Schwab. Go two blocks, take a left at Bridge Street. Take a right into the second entrance for the Fairgrounds. Look for the sign that says Grant County RV Park. From the East on Hwy 26: Once in John Day, one block west of the stop light where Main St. and Canyon Blvd intersects, take a right on Bridge St. Continue north on Bridge St four blocks. Take a right into the second entrance for the Fairgrounds. Look for the sign that says Grant County RV Park.
Address
411 Northwest Bridge Street
John Day, OR 97845
Coordinates
44.4211671 N
118.95281782 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 3/19/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 29 usersLast on 3/19/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 3/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 39 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 57 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 8 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 14 min from Kennewick, WA
