This campground sits along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at the junction of the Blue Mountain and Elkhorn Scenic Byways. It features 20 campsites, 3 accessible toilet facilities, and stock handling facilities. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.
This campground serves as the eastern access point to North Fork John Day Wilderness via North Fork John Day River Trail #3022. The area offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, and photography opportunities. In spring and fall you can see the salmon spawning. Special state fishing regulations apply.
If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure from the camp hosts or the Ranger District.
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.
Operational Hours:
The campground is closed only by snow. However, it is only maintained seasonally by from Memorial Day until mid-November.
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.
Accessibility:
This campground has 7 accessible campsites. The stock facilities are not accessible.
Parking:
There is a large trailhead parking area and overflow parking is located across from the west entrance.
Most RV sites can handle a longer RV. Site 2 is a pull-through (no backing).
Pavement Type of Parking
Gravel
Hookup - Sewer
None
Hookups - Electric
None
Vehicle Clearence
Paved all the way to campground.
Dump Stations
None
No. of Sites
20
Reservation Info
Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites
1
Hookup - Water
None
Group Camping
Site 14 is the only group site and can accomodate up to 3 RVs and 20 people.
No. of Sites
1 site with up to 20 people
Reservation Info
Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites
Site 8 (not a group site)
Fishing
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River and Stream Fishing
Situated on the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. In spring and fall you can see the salmon spawning. Special State fishing regulations apply.
Fishing Method
Restricted to artificial flies and bait with a single-point hook no larger than 1/4 inch gap.
• Lures prohibited.
Access to North Fork John Day River Trail #3022 and North Crane Trail #3171. Both trails are within the North Fork John Day Wilderness.
Backpacking
Eastern portal to the North Fork John Day Wilderness via the North Fork John Day River Trail (#3022) which is 22.9 miles and finishes at the Oriental Campground. The North Crane Trail #3171 and Crane Creek Trail # 3011 make a a loop with Trail #3022 that is a little more than 13 miles.
Horse Riding & Camping
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Horse Camping
This campground sits along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at the junction of the Blue Mountain and Elkhorn Scenic Byways. It features 20 campsites, 3 accessible toilet facilities, and stock handling facilities. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.
This campground serves as the eastern access point to North Fork John Day Wilderness via North Fork John Day River Trail #3022. The area offers hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, and photography opportunities. In spring and fall you can see the salmon spawning. Special state fishing regulations apply.
If you like to drive, you can pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure from the camp hosts or the Ranger District.
Hours of Operation:
The campground is closed only by snow. However, it is only maintained seasonally by from Memorial Day until mid-November.
Horse Riding
Recreational stock handling facilities include a feeding area, 2 adjacent corrals, a loading ramp, and several hitching posts. Stock are not allowed in main part of the campground. The nearby trailhead is the eastern portal into the North Fork John Day Wilderness, with plenty of riding opportunities.
Amenities
Picnic tables
All sites
Interpretive Site
There is an interpretive sign regarding historic mining at the trailhead
From Ukiah, OR head southeast on Forest Service Road 52 approximately 40 miles to the North Fork John Day Campground and
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