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$8/night
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Sites
6 campsites
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Price
$8/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
The campground is no...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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River campers who bring their own water and want to genuinely disconnect will find this hard to beat. The put-in for non-motorized boats is right there, swimming holes are accessible in early summer before levels drop, and six sites means it rarely feels crowded.
No potable water on-site and the access road is dirt and gravel that at least one reviewer called rough on regular cars. If a low-clearance vehicle is all you have, or hauling in your own water feels like too much, this setup will wear on you fast.
Reference information about Driftwood Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This lovely campground is situated on the banks of the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. Driftwood features 6 campsties and 1 accessible toilet. There is a put-in site for rafting. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. </p><p>Attractions in this area include swimming, non-motorized boating, and fishing. Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The campground provides good access for big game hunting. In addition, the Oriental Trailhead is about 8 miles west, providing access to both OHV and wilderness trails.</p>
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Summer brings daytime highs around 70–85°F and nighttime lows in the 40s–50s, making it the most reliable window for river activities. The rafting put-in is fully usable, fishing is productive, and swimming is comfortable. July and August weekends see the most visitors, though the six-site limit keeps crowds manageable. Late spring and early fall offer good conditions with fewer people. Winter drops deep snow on the area. Wildfire season can affect accessibility and air quality in late summer.
Summer temps favorable (70–85°F); rafting put-in usable and fishing/ swimming are most reliable then.
Driftwood Campground offers basic camping amenities, consistent with its semi-primitive nature. It is a small campground with 6 campsites and 1 accessible toilet. According to the authoritative source, there is no potable water or garbage service. Campers are required to pack out their garbage. Picnic tables are available, and there is a put-in site for non-motorized boating.
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