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Winom Campground & Trailhead
This campground is located along the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway southeast of Ukiah, OR. There are 10 campsites (3 of which are group sites) and 2 accessible toilets. Sites 3 and 4 have log picnic shelters. There is an interpretive sign near the information board and OHV loading dock. There is no water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.
- 2018 Winom-Frazier OHV Complex and Desolation OHV Trail System Map - June 3, 2019 (pdf file - 466kb)
Trail access: The Tower Loop Trail #3040 connects with the campground providing access to the southern end of the Winom-Frazier OHV Complex with over 100 miles of trail to enjoy. Nearby is the North Fork John Day Wilderness which is accessed via the North Winom Creek Trail #3160 and South Winom Creek Trail #3153 which are located across Winom Creek off Forest Service Road 52-440 just beyond the campground.
Available activities nearby also include hunting, sight-seeing, mushroom picking, huckleberry picking, photography and the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour.
For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation
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. However, it is only maintained seasonally from Memorial Day until mid-November. |
| Reservations: | Not reservable. First come, first served. |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site,Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | Late May |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | May-June |
| Busiest Season: | Father's Day and July 4 weekend |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply within North Fork John Day Wilderness accessed via North and South Winom Creek Trails. |
| Closest Towns: | Ukiah, OR |
| Water: | No potable water. A creek is nearby. |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Ukiah, OR, travel south on County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles) for approximately 23 miles to Forest Service Road 5200440. Turn right and travel 1 mile to the campground entrance on the right (north).
Accessibility:
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Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
Seven of the campsites have pull-through access. The access road is narrow and winding and is not recommended for larger RVs.
| No. of Sites | 10 |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Hookup - Water | None |
| Hookup - Sewer | None |
| Dump Stations | None |
| Hookups - Electric | None |
| Pavement Type of Parking | Gravel |
Group Camping
Sites 3, 4, and 10 are group sites and accommodate up to 40 people. Site 3 and 4 also have open log picnic shelters.
| No. of Sites | 3 site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Accesses the Tower Loop Trail # 3040 (11.7 miles east and west of the campground) which is primarily used by OHVs. Nearby are the North Winom Creek Trail #3160 (4.5 miles) and South Winom Creek Trail #3153 (4 miles) which both access the North Fork John Day Wilderness.
Backpacking
The campground is located adjacent to the North Fork John Day Wilderness, which is accessed by the South Winom Creek Trail #3153 (4 miles long, connecting with the Big Creek Trail #3151) and North Wilnom Creek Trail #3160 (4.5 miles long connecting with the Cable Creek Trail #3152)
OHV Camping
This campground is located along the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway southeast of Ukiah, OR. There are 10 campsites (3 of which are group sites) and 2 accessible toilets. Sites 3 and 4 have log picnic shelters. There is an interpretive sign near the information board and OHV loading dock. There is no water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.
Trail access: The Tower Loop Trail #3040 connects with the campground providing access to the southern end of the Winom-Frazier OHV Complex with over 100 miles of trail to enjoy. Nearby is the North Fork John Day Wilderness which is accessed via the North Winom Creek Trail #3160 and South Winom Creek Trail #3153 which are located across Winom Creek off Forest Service Road 52-440 just beyond the campground.
OHV Trail Riding
The Tower Loop Trail #3040 is bisected by the campground. There is access to over 100 miles of OHV riding within the Winom-Frazier OHV Complex. The campground provides an OHV loading ramp.
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Interpretive sign near information board |
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| Camping trailer: | All sites |
| Picnic tables: | All sites |
| Tent camping: | All sites |
| Toilets: | Vault (2) |
| Parking: | free day-use parking at the trailheads |
| Accessible: | Site 2 |
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