North Fork John Day Trailhead

Provides access to: North Fork John Day River Trail #3022 which travels east for 22.9 miles through North Fork John Day Wilderness along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.

This trailhead is within the North Fork John Day Campground, located approximately 10 miles northwest of historic Granite, Oregon on the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 52).

There is limited parking at the trailhead.

Current Conditions

Forest trails are not maintained and typically not accessible from late fall through late spring due to snow. Please call the North Fork John Day Ranger District Office for up-to-date information.

General Information

Late May

Wilderness restrictions apply within North Fork John Day Wilderness.

No fee at trailhead. See campground for camping fees.

Getting There

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.

Beside 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.