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Best RV Parks & Resorts near John Day, OR

188 Reviews

Several RV parks serve the John Day area with varying levels of amenities. Grant County RV Park provides full hookup pull-through sites along the John Day River with 20/30/50 amp electrical connections. Fish House Inn and RV Campground accommodates big rigs and allows alcohol, while South Fork RV Park in Dayville offers electric hookups and a sanitary dump station. Timbers Inn and RV Park in Seneca has both fifty-amp and standard water hookups suitable for larger vehicles. Most parks maintain level gravel pads with picnic tables, though site spacing varies considerably. "Spaces were all level and gravel with full hook-ups. Large picnic table but difficult to determine which one was ours as the sites are close together with no privacy between them."

During hunting season, availability becomes limited at many RV parks in the region. Most locations remain open year-round, with Verizon service available at many parks though signal strength varies significantly in mountainous areas. Dump stations are available at Grant County RV Park, Fish House Inn, and several other locations, though not all parks offer sewer hookups at individual sites. Pets are generally welcome throughout the area's RV facilities. According to one visitor, "Small RV park with large, level pull thru sites. Nice grass areas to relax in. Full hookup....water, electricity, sewer, but no shower or flush toilets." Some parks charge additional fees for visitors, and reservation policies differ between established locations.

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  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2022

    Grant County RV Park

    Maybe ok for RVs but not for us

    We had reserved a site here and upon arrival, pulled in among all the large RVs, where our campervan was dwarfed. Spaces were all level and gravel with full hook-ups (20/30/50 amp). Large picnic table but difficult to determine which one was ours as the sites are close together with no privacy between them. The sites in the row we were in were all pull-throughs and the John Day River was just beyond the road which was nice. 

    The most welcoming part of the park was the sign on our site otherwise it was dismal (the overcast weather didn’t help). We later heard from someone that there had recently been some thefts at the park. 

    The bathhouse is accessed by walking through a grassy area and was pretty basic but clean. We chose this campground based on the reviews and I realize our opinion may be in the minority but we just didn’t get a good vibe here. If we had a large RV, we might have felt differently. We stayed for about 45 minutes debating what to do but in the end, left and found a space at the state park about eight miles away that better suited our needs.

  • D
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Grant County RV Park

    Nice little spot

    Shaded pull through and easy back in sites. Good value. 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

  • Jeff C.
    Jul. 17, 2019

    Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Campground

    Very Relaxing Campground

    Date Stayed: July 7th& 8th 2019 Campsite:#25 was level Price:$26 electrical Dump Station: Yes Altitude: 2875 ft Camp Host: Didn't meet Ease of Access: Very easy, our 28 ft travel trailer fit with room to spare. Easily circled campground once to find a space. Weather: Days sunny low 80's nights upper 50's Noise: Site#25 backed up to hwy 26; daytime passing vehicle noise could be loud. Night vehicle noise wasn't an issue. Activities: Geocaching cache in the park, a couple within one mile. John Day Fossil Monument 30 minute drive away. Wife and I enjoyed the campground, it was park like and very green due to water sprinklers. Well maintained grounds and the hot showers were free. Showers had one button operation which ran for 2 minutes per press. We walked along the river and found the mosquitoes, thank goodness for mosquito repellent.

  • J
    Jun. 5, 2019

    Union Creek Campground

    Open and quiet

    This campground is about 20 miles southwest of Baker Or. Hundreds of miles from Crator Lake or Prospect that the other reviews said were close...must be another Union Creek Campground over there.

    Excellent campground. About 50/50 reservable vs first come first serve. Good space between sites. Elec and water hookups...a few have full hookups. Dump on site. Cell service and over the air TV....surprisingly.  Some sites have lake (reservoir) view. Mixed shade sites.

    We intended to stay 2 nights but stayed 4 because of great weather and campground.

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2021

    Idlewild Campground - Malheur

    USFS campground along highway 395

    This is a basic USFS campground north of Burns, Oregon off of 395. There are few campgrounds off this highway so we always camp here. The fee is $10. There are vault toilets and seasonally a camp host with firewood. Standard clean vault toilets and water during high season. Fire ring and picnic table. There are pull through sites for larger rigs. You are surrounded by large pine trees. It is a popular campground in the fall for hunters. Highway 395 is not a busy highway so the campground is quiet. We always stay here when we visit this area.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2022

    Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Campground

    Close to the road yet peaceful

    General: 31 site state park that does not take reservations. There was plenty of availability at 4 pm on a Friday in April.

    Site Quality: Sites are all level with paved pads, ranging in length from 37 to 84 feet. Good separation between the sites and some have foliage providing some amount of privacy. A large picnic table, fire ring, electric hookup, and wastewater drain complete each site. There are also two teepees. Sites along the river are better; road noise would obviously be louder at the sites that back up to the road. 

    Bathhouse: Up to many Oregon State Park standards with hot water, soap, utility shelves, and paper towels. Clean. Showers are free ($2 for non-campers) but did not use so cannot comment on their quality. 

    Activities: Not too much to do but there is a nice nature trail about a half-mile long that meanders along the John Day River. It forks a couple of times and if you keep to the left each time, you will eventually end up at a fence at the boundary of private property, but it is easy enough to loop around and return to the campground. 

    Although this campground is close to the road and you will hear road noise, it was also peaceful and quiet during our stay.

  • H
    May. 24, 2023

    Lone Pine Campground

    Wonderful John Day riverside camp spot

    On the banks of the North Fork John Day river. Five sites with picnic table & fire ring. River was high with the spring mountain runoff mid May. Nice respite for 2 days and close enough to explore and hike around the area.

    Large open gravel area when you drive in with sites along the river edge with some shade trees. 

    Nice visit down the road by Kimberly of Apricot Apiaries and picked up some of their honey. Trail above the campground and across Rt402 up the mountain right above.

    Clean campground & pit toilet.

    It's right below  Rt402 which has low traffic and none at night. Low traffic noise with the roaring river and roadway high above site.

  • R
    May. 22, 2021

    Unity Lake State Recreation Site Campground

    Hidden Gem

    We stopped at Unity Lake SPCG after pulling off I84 onto 26W, OR. The drive is spectacular and beautiful, the SP serene! CG was very clean, not crowded and mostly empty. Has paved sites, room between neighbors, elec hookup and water for our RV, and there’s a dump station, A full cell signal too. As close to being off the grid as one can be, (without actually being off). Will be back! Be sure to gas up beforehand, no services on this scenic drive.

  • Jim M.
    May. 12, 2021

    Grant County RV Park

    Secluded with trees and a large grass area

    Self service kiosk, 30$ a night full hook ups. Pull throughs and back in sites. Showers and bathrooms are clean and across a grass area (see photo)

Guide to John Day

Explore the beauty of RV camping near John Day, Oregon, where stunning landscapes and well-equipped parks await outdoor enthusiasts.

RVers appreciate amenities like electrical and sewer hookups

  • The Grant County RV Park offers full hookups, including 20/30/50 amp options, making it convenient for all types of RVs.
  • At the Hitching Post RV Park, guests enjoy clean facilities with essential amenities like water and electric hookups.
  • The Gold Rush RV Park features well-maintained restrooms and laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

RVers like these nearby activities

Most parks have picnic tables and trash disposal

  • The Sumpter RV Park provides picnic tables at each site, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors.
  • At the Meadowbrook Store, Cafe & RV Park, visitors can find convenient trash disposal and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • The South Fork RV Park features well-kept facilities, including trash services, ensuring a clean and pleasant environment for campers.

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