Best Dispersed Camping near John Day, OR

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Best Dispersed Sites Near John Day, Oregon (5)

    1. Fawn Spring Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    John Day, OR
    9 miles

    "It had plenty of fairly flat ground for our 26” skoolie. There was a fire ring, but we didn’t use. It got very cold at night."

    "Good little tucked away site with spring water, fire pits and lots of empty space for my truck. Make sure to stop at the sign, we went about 2-3 extra miles looking before we came back lol"

    2. Lunch Creek

    1 Review
    Prairie City, OR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 575-3000

    "We walked along the path to check it out before attempting it in our 26ft class c and I’m glad we did. The path was too narrow for us, and the road rose up a bit too high along the middle."

    3. Social Security Point Trailhead

    4 Reviews
    Sumpter, OR
    48 miles

    "Great little dispersed spot with a clean outhouse.

    There looks to be 4 sites in the trees, but if you keep driving down it’ll take you towards the lake, which is where I camped."

    "I really like this location. I wanted to pa down by the water, but we are pulling a small camper and the road looked way too rough to go all the way down."

    4. Dispersed near Baboon Creek Quarry

    1 Review
    Sumpter, OR
    50 miles

    "There are a few spots and spurs off NF-6510 that would make for good boondocking. Might be hard to get level, but other than that it’s pretty nice. The spot on the map has a stone fire ring."

    5. Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area

    1 Review
    Sumpter, OR
    50 miles
    Website

    "Boondocking is easy with a camper van or tent setup in this national forest area, but it’s hard to make a generalization that covers this vast collection of campgrounds and areas."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near John Day, OR

8 Reviews of 5 John Day Campgrounds



Guide to John Day

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near John Day, Oregon, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different camping styles and preferences.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near John Day, Oregon

  • Make sure to pack out all your trash and leave no trace, especially at places like Fawn Spring Dispersed Camping, where visitors have noted litter from previous campers.

Scenic views while free camping near John Day

Wildlife encounters for dispersed campers

  • If you're lucky, you might spot some local wildlife at Fawn Spring Dispersed Camping, where one camper shared a humorous experience with curious cows exploring their campsite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near John Day, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near John Day, OR is Fawn Spring Dispersed Camping with a 3.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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