Best RV Parks & Resorts near Kimberly, OR

Recent RV Reviews near Kimberly, Oregon

166 Reviews of 44 Kimberly Campgrounds

• 

  Jill R.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 10, 2017

  Hitching Post RV Park

  A Diamond in the Middle of Nowhere

  I had originally intended on staying at Ukiah-Dale State Park, but at 4:30 p.m. in October found it prematurely closed (wasn't updated on ORPD's website). This meant another hour on the road hoping the next town, Long Creek, would have an acceptable place to land before dark. I was surprised to find that it did indeed. Hitching Post RV Park, is very simple, very basic, very clean and very friendly. It was perfect for what I needed. Full hookups, easy parking, nice view of a local ranch in the back, deer everywhere!! It was also super quiet all night.

• 

  Jill R.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 6, 2017

  Wheeler County Fairgrounds RV Park

  A Hidden Gem

  Fossil is an awesome little town near the Clarno Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds. The Wheeler County Fairgrounds RV Park is super clean, with full hookups and decent size sites. There's a wonderful little trail right nearby the takes you up to the city water tank and 360 view of the town and area. Fossil also has the best grocery store in the area so stock up on fresh produce. Movie rentals too!!! Only downside is that there's no connectivity in town. No phone, no wifi, no cable, no nothing. Bring lots of books or have your iTunes downloads ready to go....or just enjoy the peace and quiet.

• 

  Jim M.

  Guide

  

  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)

• 

  Kelly H.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 25, 2022

  Fish House Inn and RV Campground

  Pretty little park

  Had a quick overnight here.  Easy back in and lovely grassy area.  Full hook ups allowed us to "refresh"!

  I'd definitely stay here again when in the area.

• 

  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  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.

• 

  Jody M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 30, 2019

  Northwestern Motel & RV Park

  Junktown and Methville

  Only a couple of spots available to back in to and the others are taken up by the less than desirable full time occupants, the owners or slumlords who own the motel across the street from the park have purchased older RVs and rent them on a monthly basis, it will do in a pinch but do yourself a favor and go to the RV park 5 miles out of town by the reservoir.

• G

  Gil W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 13, 2024

  Mitchell City Park

  NICE SPOT IN A CITY PARK

  Not sure what some people are complaining about. This small four site RV “Park” located in a public park in the town of Mitchell, Oregon is perfect if wanting to visit John Day National Monument. Very close to the painted hills and the road to Fossil. For only $25 with electric and water, it's a steal, especially after boon-docking for a few days. Close to a small store that carries a lot of stuff. Plus the Tiger Town Brewing—all any camper needs. Right ? Would definitely stay here again.

• l

  lisa F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 6, 2023

  Fish House Inn and RV Campground

  Quiet, we’ll maintained RV park

  The 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.

• S

  Sherrie B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 24, 2018

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  Good spot if you're passing through

  Between the John Day River and the highway outside of John Day, this campground is beautifully maintained. The lawns are green, the bathrooms spotless. There are full hookup rv/trailer sites, tent sites, and hiker/biker sites. The restrooms include free individual shower rooms. There is some traffic noise but it isn't too bad. This is a first-come campground so no reservations are available. Get there early during the summer months.

• J

  Jon M.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 4, 2019

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  Bare Bones yet beautiful

  I stayed at the teepee next to the John Day River. There are two total and they are a little isolated from the campground. They provide a large camping area and fireplace with a beautiful view of the mountains behind the camp. The front view, however, leaves a bit to be desired. There is a highway in front of the campground and a big parking lot with rv water hookups, so vehicles are constantly coming in and out. There is also a restroom, which is a considerable walk from the teepee, and makes it feel more like a reststop than a campground.

  The rest of the campsites are in a wooded loop and seem much nicer than the teepee area. The teepee inside is very bare bones compared to the luxury of yurts offered at other camp grounds. The floor is a concrete slab. There are six green acrylic mats and a small stool and very small space heater. There are holes in the bottom parts of the teepee and a giant gap in the ceiling. All of these elements would be nice in the summer. Trying to sleep in here when its 27 degrees is another story. Next time i will stay in a tent. The campground provides a free bundle or firewood.

• 

  Ashton B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 3, 2021

  Coalmine Hill

  Good for hiking, not so fabulous for camping.

  Let's start with the positive folks. This site as an amazing parking area that is large enough for rvs and horse trailers to be able to turn around without any issues. There's a wooden pin to be able to keep horses safe and secure over night. Almost all campsites are shaded. There is a trail for either a long hike or a short one. With two littles, we did the short on which around trip was under 3 miles. It looks like if we would have kept going there is definitely an uphill climb to continue the treck, but I'm sure the few is gorgeous on top! Now is time for the negatives that really just makes this place not that great. The campsites are very close together. The ground isn't very level, so tent camping would be bumpy and on an incline. There's also little tree trunk scattered out through out the whole place so it is kinda dangerous for kids to ran around a play. Mosquitos can be murdereres so lots of bug spray! Last thing, it is rather close to the main highway so lots of noise from the traffic.

• 

  Quinn Z.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 16, 2020

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  Convenient, kinda...

  This really is an RV spot. Yes, you can tent camp here but it's expensive ($24 for Oregon residents, $34 for out of staters) and it's right next to the road. It's loud. Really loud. Wake you up when you're sleeping loud.

  That said, it does have all amenities: good Verizon service, firewood for sale, hot showers, tables, fire pits with grills, etc. And it's close to town. So for that it could be the right fit for people needing all that.

  For me, I'd skip it, especially if you're in a tent.

• 

  Darlene R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2018

  Anson Wright Memorial Park

  Rustic and comfortable

  First appearance very rustic, but there are many full hookup sites. Made reservations but when we arrived found campers squatting in our spot. Camp host had become ill and was not present. Called the county and they handled the matter swiftly. We were given another site along with a site for friends that joined us.

  A little fishing pond with small trout jumping. Very quiet and lovely campground.

• N

  Nancy D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  An Oasis on Highway 26

  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. 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.

• S

  Sonia B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2018

  Driftwood

  Nice and quiet!

  This is where we start our camping season...on Mother's Day weekend! This is a small campground. Has a vault toilet but no potable water so bring your own. Each site does have a fire ring. Site 1 can hold about 2 RV's or 4 tents and possible 10 people. Site 2 is good for 1 RV or tent, Site 3 is closest to the river, tight fit for a RV but a small pull behind fits nice - could fit 2 tents. Site 4 and 5 is small. Site 6 can fit 4 to 5 tents or 1 RV/trailer. Taking a "Sunday drive" up and around is amazing! Great area if you have OHV's!

• 

  Nancy M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2019

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  Beautiful spot

  This is a very nice place to stay. They have 31 sites with electric and water hook ups. The sites are big enough for both rig and vehicle. Long side of the campground is the John Day River with a nice little nature path.

• 

  Corinna B.

  Legend

  

  May. 30, 2018

  Mitchell City Park

  If Everywhere Else is Booked, This Place is Just Fine

  Flush toilets (across the street), water, swing sets and plushy grass for your tent, all for $10. They even have an RV area (more of a parking lot) with water and electric hookups. If you're in the John Day area and all the other campgrounds and booked, this is a decent place to spend a few hours and sleep. There's absolutely no privacy since you're right on the road, but at least it's a bit of a drop down to the grass. You can tell the town is trying, and there's some funky/fun play structures scattered about, though you feel kind of like you're camping in someone's front yard. Mitchell Oregon has some restaurants and antique stores that looked fun but they were all closed by the time we got there. At a minimum, this is a good place to stop, stretch your legs, use the restroom and play a bit, and okay if you need a place to sleep before heading somewhere else and the state park up the road is booked.

  Pros: Cheap ($10), decent facilities (watered grass, covered eating area).

  Cons: Bathroom across the dusty road. Right in the middle of town/wide open area.

• D

  Dani K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 15, 2018

  Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor

  Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor Campground

  Quiet 27 spot state campground. No hookups, but the bathroom has automatic lights and electric outlets and is kept very clean. $10 a night self pay. You can buy a small cart of firewood for $5. We had the place to ourselves in early May. Right on Camas Creek. Lovely.

• 

  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 25, 2022

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  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.

• 

  Jeff C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2019

  Ochoco Divide Group Site

  Enjoyed the Peace and Quite

  Date Stayed: July 9th& 10th 2019 Campsite:#8 needed 3 inch left side lift to level Price:$13 no electricity Dump Station: No Altitude: 4730 ft Camp Host: Caroline was attentive and very friendly. She collected and handed out free firewood that had been left behind by other campers. Or you could buy forest service wood for$6. Ease of Access: Right off hwy 26, our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare. Easily circled campground once to find a space. Weather: Days sunny low 80's nights upper 50's Noise: Could hear occasional vehicle climbing hwy 26 grade from the rest stop. Activities: Geocaching cache three within a couple of miles. John Day Fossil Monument 30 minute drive away. Wife and I enjoyed the campground, sites were surrounded by pines.

• 

  Jeff C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2019

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  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.

• K

  Kristina J.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2019

  Barnhouse Campground

  Simplicity

  As other reviewers stated, this campground is free, and secluded, but maintained. We were looking for a spot around Painted Hills/John Day Fossil Beds/John Day, and this worked out as we pulled into the last spot available (6 total). There were a couple RVs and trailers and a few tents. Road to get to the campground was paved, but watch out for free roaming cows! There was a trail and creek nearby with a trough to fill up water - I’d recommend filtering before drinking. There are picnic tables and rock fire rings, and one vault toilet. Not much else to it, but like I said, FREE and relatively clean.

• 

  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 27, 2021

  Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

  Conveniently located

  We stayed at Clyde Holliday for one night on the way to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.  The campground is conveniently located near the town of John Day and is adjacent to the John Day River.  It had all the amenities we needed: electric hookups, water, T-mobile reception, hot showers, and a dump station. The hot showers were welcomed after our visit to wonderful (but dusty) Steens Mountain. We had the site just behind the information kiosk / pay booth, which was perfectly fine for a night, but as it was nearer the main road, I noticed the sound of traffic more than I might have had we gotten a river site. I liked the campground though, and would happily return in the future.

• 

  Judy T.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 26, 2020

  Ukiah-Dale Forest State Park and Campground

  Scenic campground along 395

  This state park campground has 27 sites without hook ups. It is situated between Highway 395 and scenic Camas Creek. There are flush toilets and water is available. If there is a camp host, there should be firewood for sale. We have camped there in the fall just before it closed for the season mid-October and again in mid-May. Both times we were able to get a site along the creek. Because it is laid out along the highway, do expect some road noise especially when logging operations are happening. There is shade from the large Ponderosa pine trees. The sites are paved and large enough for our pop up truck camper. There are few places to camp along Highway 395 unless you drive into the national forests to disperse camp.

  I increased the rating to 5 stars due to the gorgeous fall color and the spacious campsites. I added more photos.

• M

  Mark W.

  Guide

  

  May. 1, 2024

  BLM John Day River - Priest Hole

  Beautifully Remote

  I would recommend a rig with lots of ground clearance. The main gravel roads have been recently maintained but the last bit has deep ruts and there are rocky areas.  Our trailer had better clearance than our truck and we bumped a few rocks getting into our spot. There are a few less rocky areas, but they seem to get taken first.  More people in the off-season than I expected for such a remote area.   You need to use a fire pan for fires when allowed, so be sure to bring one.  It was our first time using a fire pan but it was better than using the ground as they are designed to allow perfect air flow.

• 

  Jim B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 21, 2021

  BLM John Day River - Priest Hole

  Primitive Beauty

  We chose this place when our first choice was overbooked. As other reviewers have mentioned, getting to it is its own adventure. Be careful on the narrow mountain road coming in from the east. We got one of the last sites overlooking the River, but it was smallish, not level, so orienting our small tent trailer was a bit of a struggle. But the views were completely worth it.

• 

  Karla B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2019

  Ochoco Divide Group Site

  Unexpected comfort

  We came upon this gem on the pass late afternoon after a long drive. This campground has 25 sites including 5 level pull throughs with more than adequate length for our long truck and trailer. July 11 and no mosquitoes, lovely flowers, perfect temperature for sleeping.

  Pit toilets and no water, but the price reflects the level of service. Nice campground host. Lots of area between campsites. Fire pits, picnic tables. Paved campground road, graded gravel sites.

  The best part is the Ponderosa Pine forest that surrounds the campground. Trees up to 150’ .

  One group site available by reservation , the rest are first come first serve.

  May the Forest be With You.