Recreation Region: North Fork John Day Ranger District

North Fork John Day River Trail #3022

This trail begins at North Fork John Day Trailhead within the Campground. This 22.9 mile trail travels east along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River within North Fork John Day Wilderness and ends at Oriental Creek Trailhead on Forest Service Road 5506.

This trail is popular for its fishing, hunting, hiking, and pack and saddle recreation opportunities.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

3022

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Wilderness restrictions apply

Trail closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts.
Weed-free feed is required for stock animals.

Address: 401 Main Street Ukiah, OR 97880
Phone: (541) 427-3231
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays) (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.umainquiries@usda.gov

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.

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.