Campsite for booking · John Day

Middle Fork Campground

via Recreation.gov John Day, OR, John Day, Oregon, United States

Overview

Pitches
10
Pitch types
campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

This small campground along the Scenic Middle Fork of the John Day River set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pine trees is a great spot for fishing and viewing spawning steelhead in the fall. The campground is a good starting point for hunters, hikers and those wishing to see beautiful scenery, wildlife and wildflowers. The campground sets just off of the county road allowing for easy access to all variety of vehicles and bicycles.

Recreation

This campground offers excellent fishing access along the Middle Fork John Day River, along with a unique chance to view spawning steelhead during the fall months. Visitors can enjoy nearby hikes and wildlife and wildflower viewing. It also provides a great base camp for hunters.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground.

Natural Features

Middle Fork John Day River

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000. Nearby Attractions

• Davis Creek Trail

• Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area

• Tempest Mine Trail

• Sunrise Butte Trail

• Princess Trail

• Bates State Park

• Austin House

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

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Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near John Day
    RV dump station · John Day, OregonWaste
    45 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
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