Driftwood Campground

This lovely campground is situated on the banks of the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. Driftwood features 6 campsties and 1 accessible toilet. There is a put-in site for rafting. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.

Attractions in this area include swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing. Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The campground provides good access for big game hunting. In addition, the Oriental Trailhead is about 8 miles west, providing access to both OHV and wilderness trails.

General Information

The campground is not maintained but is still available throughout the winter. Access will be snowmobiles only once the road is inaccessible due to snow. Please contact the North Fork John Day Ranger District for more information.

Late May

The campground is closed only by snow. It is maintained seasonally from Memorial Day until mid-November. Since this is at a low elevation, it is one of the earliest (and latest) areas clear of snow.

Single site:; $8/night (extra $5 per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance.);

Single site: $8/night (extra $5 per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance.)

Campground fees will be charged through November 15.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.01817534

Longitude: -118.8591372

Directions

From Ukiah, travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Turn left (south) on Hwy 395 and go about 15 miles, and then turn left (east) onto Forest Service Road 55. Drive 5.2 miles east along the North Fork John Day River to Driftwood campground.