Oriental Campground
About Oriental Campground
This fairly secluded campground is near the end of Forest Road 5506 along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. It features; 8 campsites and; 2 accessible; toilets. ; There is no potable water or garbage service, so; please; pack; your garbage home. ; Large vehicles, trailers, and low clearance vehicles are not recommended due to poor access road and limited turnaround capability. This campground offers fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking, OHV riding, horseback riding, sight-seeing, and photography. Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The campground also provides good access for big game hunting. ; Near Oriental Creek is the start of the River Trail #3043, an OHV trail accessing the southern end of 100 miles of trail. Three miles down the closed portion of; Road 5506 is entry to the North Fork John Day Wilderness with access to the North Fork John Day River Trail #3022, Big Creek Trail #3151 and Corral Creek Trail #3009. March 23, 2021:; Inaccessible by vehicle at this time do to snow. Skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers that can may utilize the area.
Details
Fees: Overnight Use: Single Site: $8 per night Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night Group Site: $25 per night
Location
Coordinates: 44.973442, -118.728488
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