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North Fork John Day

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North Fork John Day is located near Ukiah in the Umatilla National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and riverbanks. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the North Fork John Day Wilderness and the historic town of Granite.

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Location

North Fork John Day is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Ukiah, OR head southeast on Forest Service Road 52 approximately 40 miles to the North Fork John Day Campground and trailhead. 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.

Address

401 W. Main St.
Ukiah, OR 97880

Coordinates

44.914456 N
118.40284 W

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Site Types

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

Features

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  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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3 Reviews

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 VisitSeptember
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 loop using the Crane Creek trail if the river crossing is possible.

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Month of VisitJuly
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!

  • Review photo of North Fork John Day by Stephanie L., September 27, 2016
  • Review photo of North Fork John Day by Stephanie L., September 27, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at North Fork John Day?

Camping at North Fork John Day can cost between $8.00 and $25.00 depending on the site.

Does North Fork John Day have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, North Fork John Day has water hookups.

Are fires allowed at North Fork John Day?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at North Fork John Day, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at North Fork John Day?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at North Fork John Day?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at North Fork John Day. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at North Fork John Day, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at North Fork John Day?

There are 20 campsites at North Fork John Day and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts