| Description: The John Day River runs through the broad valley hemmed in by the Blue Mountains, the Strawberry Mountains, & the Aldrich Mountains. Stay down by the river while exploring the woods & the wilderness, the history & the prehistory of this idyllic valley. Fishing in the river for trout & semi-annual steelhead runs. Rocky Mountain elk & mule deer can often be seen feeding near the campground. The campground 30 RV sites with electric hookup, two tepees, & a primitive hiker/biker camp.
Location: From John Day, go eight miles west on US 26.
Season: year round.
Fee: see notes for camping fees.
Available: Biking Fishing Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking Camping Wildlife Viewing RV Sites
Exhibits Campgnd, Primitive Electric Hookup
Drinking Water Restrooms
Campgnd, Developed.
Notes: Maximum site length is 60 feet. Higher campground rates apply May one to September 30. Rates include local lodging tax, where applicable.
Electric hookup: $12 -$16
Primitive: $11
Tepee: $28
Extra vehicle: $7
Hiker/biker: $4 |
Campground: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site in Salem Oregon *