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Campground Camping
![[photo] Bridge at Bull Prairie Lake](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5253318.jpg)
Forest visitors can select from almost 40 campgrounds with fishing, hunting, hiking or other outdoor activities nearby. All Umatilla National Forest campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campgrounds may charge an overnight or day-use fee where improved facilities and services are provided. The 14-day stay limit is enforced at all campgrounds as well as dispersed campsites.
New for 2021! Campsites at Bull Prairie Lake, Jubilee Lake, North Fork John Day, and Olive Lake Campgrounds are available to reserve on recreation.gov. For more information check out the Frequently Asked Questions.
Campground Camping Areas
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Heppner Ranger District
- Bull Prairie Lake Campground
- Coalmine Hill Campground
- Fairview Campground
- Penland Lake Campground
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North Fork John Day Ranger District
- Bear Wallow Creek Campground
- Big Creek Meadows Campground
- Divide Well Campground
- Drift Fence Campground
- Driftwood Campground
- Frazier Campground & Trailhead
- Gold Dredge Campground
- Lane Creek Campground
- North Fork John Day Campground
- Olive Lake Campground
- Oriental Campground
- Tollbridge Campground
- Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead
- Winom Campground & Trailhead
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Pomeroy Ranger District
- Alder Thicket Campground
- Big Springs Campground
- Forest Boundary Campground
- Godman Campground/Trailhead
- Ladybug Campground
- Midway Campground
- Misery Spring Campground
- Panjab Campground
- Pataha Campground
- Teal Spring Campground
- Tucannon Campground
- Wickiup Campground
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Walla Walla Ranger District
- Jubilee Lake Campground
- Mottet Campground
- Target Meadows Campground
- Umatilla Forks Campground
- Woodland Campground
- Woodward Campground
The North Fork John Day District is 465,000 acres in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Diversity and complexity are key words in management of this land and its abundant resources. Plant communities range from juniper/sage/bunch grass at the 2,600 feet elevation in the Potamus Creek area to subalpine fir/whitebark pine habitats at the 8,000 feet elevation near Vinegar Hill in the Greenhorn Mountain Scenic Area