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Drift Fence Campground
Drift Fence Campground is situated along the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and is traditionally a hunting camp. This is a small, rustic site and the short access road is in poor condiiton. The campground features 6 campsties and 2 vault toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack all garbage out and dispose of it at home. The surrounding area offers hunting, wildlife and wildflower viewing opportunities, and photography. Fishing is available at several nearby stocked ponds including Twin Ponds where the annual Fishing Derby is held. If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure at the Ranger District and take a day trip to Granite. The Bridge Creek Wildlife Viewing Area (elk) is just a few miles down the road.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Campground fees will be charged through November 15. 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. |
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| Operational Hours: | The campground is closed only by snow. It is maintained seasonally from Memorial Day until mid-November. |
| Reservations: | Not reservable |
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| Fees: | No fee. |
| Open Season: | Late May |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | Late June and hunting season |
| Closest Towns: | Ukiah, Oregon |
| Water: | Not near water |
| Restroom: | Vault (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Ukiah, OR, travel south on County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles). Go about 7 miles to Drift Fence Campground on the right.
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
All of the sites accomodate RVs, although size may be limiting at some sites.
| No. of Sites | 6 |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Native Material |
| Hookup - Water | None |
| Hookup - Sewer | None |
| Dump Stations | None |
| Hookups - Electric | None |
| Vehicle Clearance | Access road is rough, with potholes |
Group Camping
There is one group site at this campground. It can accomodate up to 5 RVs (25 people).
| No. of Sites | 1 site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
| Fees: | None |
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Viewing Plants
The meadow adjacent to the campground has a lovely display of wildflowers in Spring.