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8 campsites
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Price
$8 - $25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
The campground is cl...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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, Near Forest Road 5506, North Fork John Day River
Fall hikers and anglers who want access to the North Fork John Day River Trail network and don't mind hauling in all their own water. The rough access road actually works in your favor: fewer neighbors, deer at dusk, dark skies at night. Best window is September through October.
Trailers and RVs can't make it in on the rough access road, full stop. No potable water on site means packing in everything you'll drink and cook with. Anyone counting on cell service should know there's no coverage information, which usually means none.
Reference information about Oriental Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This fairly secluded campground is near the end of Forest Road 5506 along the <strong>Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River</strong>. It features 8 campsites and 2 accessible toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. </p><p>Large vehicles, trailers, and low clearance vehicles are not recommended due to poor access road and limited turnaround capability. </p><p>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 <strong>River Trail #3043</strong>, 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 <strong>North Fork John Day Wilderness </strong>with access to the <strong>North Fork John Day River Trail #3022</strong>, <strong>Big Creek Trail #3151</strong> and <strong>Corral Creek Trail #3009</strong>. </p><p><strong>March 23, 2021</strong>: Inaccessible by vehicle at this time do to snow. Skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers that can may utilize the area.</p>
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs sit in the mid-50s to high-60s, nights drop into the 20s-40s. Lower insect activity and milder temperatures make hiking and paddling more pleasant than summer. Crowds thin after Labor Day. Be aware of autumn hunting seasons. The campground typically opens late May and closes in November. Spring comes early here compared to surrounding high country.
Overview states fall delivers best conditions: mild temps, lower insects, ideal hiking/paddling.
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Oriental Campground offers basic amenities that cater to a secluded and rustic experience. The campground has 8 sites and 2 accessible toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service, and campers must pack out their waste. Picnic tables are available at all sites. The campground is not maintained during the winter season and is only accessible by snowmobiles when the road is covered with snow.
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