North Fork John Day Campground & Trailhead
North Fork John Day Campground & Trailhead is a national forest campground in Oregon.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.91461, -118.43335
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246096
About North Fork John Day Campground & Trailhead
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. Campground Map
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 33 designated routes (170 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork John Day Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Grande Ronde Lake Campground | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Anthony Lake | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | No hookups |
| Anthony Lake Tent Campground | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Mud Lake Campground | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Mud Lake Campground | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.