Oriental Campground

Fee Required USFS Developed 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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