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North Fork John Day

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National Forest

Umatilla National Forest

This campground sits along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at the junction of the Blue Mountain and Elkhorn Scenic Byways. It features 20 campsites, 3 accessible toilet facilities, and stock handling facilities. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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3 Reviews

Kelly H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2022

Lucky find!

After a long day of driving we came up on this campground and got lucky finding two spaces available during hunting season!

Level  pull through site, clean pit toilet.

Enjoyed a walk down to the river.  Peaceful overnight!

Month of VisitOctober
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Secluded and peaceful

This is a FCFS, primitive campground with nice spacious sites and some with river views. There are 4 equestrian sites.  There was a camp host during our stay but he was only there one of the 3 nights we stayed.  The North Fork John Day trail departs from the campground and it is possible to make a…

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Month of VisitAugust
Stephanie L.
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2016

Camping roadtrip

Located where desert meets the forest. This lovely area provides thrills for all. Bring your ATV'S, hiking boots, and fishing polls because this area has it all!

  • Drive there
  • Cute run down farm along the way

Location

North Fork John Day is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

Horse Corrals at North Fork John Day Campground and TrailheadFrom Ukiah, OR head southeast on Forest Service Road 52 approximately 40 miles to the North Fork John Day Campground andtrailhead. Parking for the trailhead is in the north end of the campground.  Besides the 20-site campground, there is a large trailhead parking area, toilet, unloading ramp, and facilities for stock animals (corrals, mangers, hitching posts).  This site is directly adjacent to the Wild & Scenic North Fork John Day River and the Blue Mountain National Scenic Byway. Horse Mangers at North Fork John Day Campground and Trailhead

Coordinates

44.91400069 N
118.40100018 W

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