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Fish House Inn and RV Campground welcomes pets with grassy sites that provide ample space for dogs to stretch their legs. Nearby Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Campground and Barnhouse Campground both accommodate pets in tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations. Dayville South Fork RV Park maintains pet-friendly facilities with picnic tables and fire rings where campers can relax with their animals. Most campgrounds in the area feature clean restrooms and showers, with some offering full hookups for RV travelers with pets. The grounds and facilities at these sites are consistently well-maintained and clean. Leashed pets are permitted throughout these campgrounds, though specific pet areas are limited.
Barnhouse Campground provides secluded, shady sites popular with pet owners seeking quiet retreats from busier areas. The campground connects to hiking trails suitable for dog walking, with a creek nearby where some pets enjoy cooling off during summer months. Free camping options like Cottonwood Campground and Painted Hills Dispersed allow budget-conscious travelers to camp with their pets in more rustic settings. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument lies within a short drive of most pet-friendly campgrounds, though visitors should note that pets face restrictions in certain protected areas of the monument. During summer visits, early morning and evening walks are recommended to avoid hot ground surfaces that can harm paw pads. The paved road accessing Barnhouse Campground passes through ranch lands where free-roaming cattle may be encountered, requiring dogs to be properly controlled.
"Dayville is a delightful small town with chickens and goats and horses as neighbors to the RV park. The proprietors clearly value hospitality and are very welcoming."
"It was right next to the bathrooms but that was ok for us. The hot showers were lovely. The camp host was super nice. We enjoyed sitting outside on a hot evening. There is even a laundry."
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Went kayaking at Magone Lake and lunch in Dayville at the Cafe. There is a dump station when you leave and has easy access. Fishing available in a near by pond."
"This is always such a great place to stop when traveling between Idaho and western Oregon. It has lots of shade, lawn, and hedges that offer privacy between the large camp sites."
from $26 - $34 / night
Check Availability"We camped next to the lovely lil creek. Bathrooms & showers were Fabulous! Dayville is a very cute little town, with cute lil shops! Great location to stay to explore the area!"
"Tucked away in the hills and the woods, with numerous hiking trails from the campground to explore the surrounding areas."
"There’s a nice trailhead that was great walking with my dog. It was so peaceful and beautiful especially since I had it all to myself."
"Which I will say a lot of people were not doing so I walked around and picked up a huge bag of garbage especially out of the fire pits."
"The campground is well kept and the out and back trail ( I think about 8 miles altogether ) is lovely."
"After a full day, driving, we were having trouble finding a place to stay near John Day, Oregon. All of the very few campgrounds available we’re already full."
"Stream running next to the sites. Close to town. It is next to the fairgrounds, but very quit when no events. Good place to spend the night while traveling through"
from $15 / night
Check Availability"It's so wonderful just to drive up to a spot on the river and camp, what's better is it is free! The stars are wonderful here, as there isn't much light pollution."
"Nice views around, access to river, boat launch, and picnic tables at day use area. Two pit toilets fairly clean. No cell AT&T."
"Plenty of trails for any hiking/walking level. Great spot for photography, meditation, exploring solo or with company."
"It's no wonder it's one of the seven wonders of Oregon. It's a quick drive from Bend, and to see the Wallowa burn aftermath is humbling."
RangerGreat Spot, nice people. We camped next to the lovely lil creek. Bathrooms & showers were Fabulous! Dayville is a very cute little town, with cute lil shops! Great location to stay to explore the area!
GuideFirst come first serve...was a little worried, especially on Labor day weekend. Arrived on Friday morning and there were several good spots to choose from. The spots are paved and level. Camp host water the spaces when they are vacant. Spaces are green and lush. Camp host were REALLY nice and helpful with information regarding things to do in the area. Went kayaking at Magone Lake and lunch in Dayville at the Cafe. There is a dump station when you leave and has easy access. Fishing available in a near by pond.
TravelerThe park is operated by a friendly and helpful couple. The ground and facilities are clean and well supplied. Dayville is a delightful small town with chickens and goats and horses as neighbors to the RV park. The proprietors clearly value hospitality and are very welcoming.
ScoutSmall Gaurd station but its all you need. It makes for a treat central point for camping or RV, but no beds in side cabin. We have slept on the floor but the tard is perfect for a tent or 3. The area is beautiful but the creek is so very tiny and back behind the cabin. It has a vault toilet that was very clean but we may have been lucky since it is not cleaned between guests. You can take a unpaved road to Dayville and the creek the runs alongside the road has lots of crawdads and is refreshing.
LegendThis is open year round and I would not say it's hugely populated. There is vault toilets but not much else. It's so wonderful just to drive up to a spot on the river and camp, what's better is it is free! The stars are wonderful here, as there isn't much light pollution. The canyons show an interesting history. In the spring the wildflowers are truly a site to see! Watch for snakes and cats! Make sure you bring everything you need, there isn't anything near by. Road in is gravel, take it slow.
TravelerThis is always such a great place to stop when traveling between Idaho and western Oregon. It has lots of shade, lawn, and hedges that offer privacy between the large camp sites. Super clean showers and restrooms, dog friendly, and a nice trail to walk along next to the river. Yes, the sites closer to the road are noisier due to traffic, while the ones closer to the river are the buggiest in the summer, but if you want hook ups, easy access, and an RV dump and don't mind paying for all these amenities, this is the place. We stayed in site 9, which has a super long paved and level driveway giving you lots of peace and quiet.
TravelerThe Cabin
Besides the pullout couch leaving a lot to be desired, this little guard station was wonderful. Perfect for two, this cabin comes with propane heat and powered appliances, so no need to sacrifice meal quality or comfort. We were here for Thanksgiving and it was great to be able to explore the Malheur National Forest during the crisp days, and come back to a warm cabin late in the afternoon. In the spring, I imagine you can fish the creek behind the cabin.
The Wildlife
If you hike a little off trail, there's plenty of wildlife to be seen. We ended up hiking to Horse Mountain (about 3.5 miles from the cabin), and saw wild horses early in the morning. We also saw mule deer and turkeys. Maybe it is because it was November, but there were very few people out exploring the area.
The Terrain
The forest was super easy to move through, and if you're driving from western Oregon, the terrain is quite an amazingly unique site given its golden hills and red rocks. All in all, I highly recommend staying here for a nature filled getaway.
GuideSmall, right off the road, only like 4 sites but each site was decently spaced apart and seem to have access to river. There was a vault toilet. Nice views around, there’s many crawfish, fish, and deer around the river. $5 fee, theres a QR code for payment but I had no AT&T service but there envelopes for cash or check. I experienced a rude camper that didn’t say anything to me and came all the way over to my camp site so he could throw his ball for his off leash dog in the river with his kid which was honestly invasive and I have two dog reactive dogs so they were barking because they were in our space when he easily had access to the river at his site and he also kept his dog off leash the whole time but that was a single experience other than that the campsite was nice. Theres also another campground called Lone Pine just up the road that looked similar but there seem to be alot of people there so I didn’t bother to check out.
TravelerThis was the first stop on our one year anniversary camping trip. We showed up on the 4th of July and got the last walk up site! Pros: the drinking water is amazing and is run on a solar pump! The sites are big on the far side of the lake and the walk around is a nice easy stroll. There are resident geese and duck families that swim right up next to you all the time. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing our days away! Our dogs loved swimming in the lake too and lounging by the water! Cons: we had site 22 and it has very little shade during peak hours of the day. Bring a pop up for sure! We hope to bring our families back next summer!
Camping near Dayville, Oregon typically experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures reaching 90-100°F and cold winters with occasional snowfall. The John Day River flows through this region at approximately 2,000 feet elevation, creating riparian zones that contrast with the surrounding arid landscape. Campgrounds in this area often feature mature cottonwood trees providing critical shade during summer months.
Creek access for cooling off: Barnhouse Campground connects to several hiking trails with a creek nearby. As one camper noted, "There is a trail entrance, which crosses a cute little bridge/creek and heads up into the hills where a beautiful sunset over the valley could be seen. Deer and chipmunks aplenty though!"
Stargazing opportunities: The minimal light pollution around Dayville makes for exceptional night sky viewing. A visitor to Priest Hole Recreation Site shared, "The stars are incredibly bright at night. The surrounding cliffs are beautiful. We watched a huge bald eagle perching on a rock eating an animal it had just caught."
Wildlife observation: Early mornings offer prime wildlife viewing times. At Painted Hills Dispersed camping area, you might spot diverse bird species or deer. One camper mentioned, "The area is nice and quiet, you hear the creek and lots of birds. You're near the road so you do hear cars but it wasn't bothersome."
Clean facilities: Fish House Inn and RV Campground maintains exceptionally tidy restrooms. A reviewer highlighted, "The bathrooms and showers are exceptionally clean and nice...they even include cloth hand and bath towels for you to use!"
Riverside camping: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Dayville offer water access. At Priest Hole Recreation Site, campers appreciate the John Day River proximity: "This is a string of campsites along a beautiful stretch of the John Day River. Several can accommodate large vehicles/trailers/RVs. There are also plenty of places for tents."
Solitude options: Visitors seeking quieter pet-friendly camping near Dayville often choose less-developed sites. At Barnhouse Campground, a camper observed, "It is a bit hard to get too, so follow the directions carefully. Once you get to the end of the road you will see the campground. It is first come first serve as they require no fee."
Road conditions: Many campgrounds require driving on unpaved roads. For Painted Hills Dispersed camping, a visitor warned, "There's some rutted parts of the road when you get off the paved road, just watch for that, especially after rains."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. A camper at Painted Hills Dispersed reported, "Verizon had zero cell reception (weboost didn't help) and ATT had one bar LTE."
Seasonal considerations: Summer temperatures can become extreme. At Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, visitors recommend arriving early: "Get there early during the summer months. We pulled in mid-afternoon and were able to find a spot so easy."
Wildlife awareness: Cattle often roam freely near campgrounds. A Barnhouse Campground visitor noted, "Road to get to the campground was paved, but watch out for free roaming cows!"
Shaded sites for kids: Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Campground offers grassy areas under mature trees. A family mentioned, "There's a small creek that runs by the camp where you can wade and kids try to catch crayfish. Overall totally pleasant."
Budget-friendly options: Free camping spots accommodate families with pets. At Cottonwood Campground, a visitor noted, "It is pretty rustic with no water but does have 1 pit toilet that was clean but not stocked. It is a first come, first serve and is free."
Secure campsites: Some locations feel safer for solo or family campers. At Clyde Holliday, a camper shared, "I felt comfortable with leaving my tent set up and some basic items there when I went for dinner."
Kid-friendly explorations: Many pet-accommodating campgrounds near Dayville offer short nature walks. A visitor to Clyde Holliday mentioned, "It had a nice walking path next to a creek that some children were playing in."
Full hookup options: Grant County RV Park provides all essential connections. A reviewer mentioned, "Shaded pull through and easy back in sites. Good value. Stream running next to the sites. Close to town."
Site leveling requirements: Some campgrounds have uneven surfaces. At Barnhouse Campground, an RVer noted, "Our site had a slight slant so we needed a couple of leveling blocks."
Accessibility considerations: Vehicle size impacts campground selection. A reviewer at Priest Hole Recreation Site advised, "You need to have an AWD vehicle, preferably a truck with spares. The road is gravel that gets rutty and difficult the further you go."
Parking logistics: Fish House Inn provides straightforward parking. One RVer shared, "We pulled our class B onto a lovely grassy FHU site. It was right next to the bathrooms but that was ok for us. The hot showers were lovely."
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