John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Camping

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There is no camping within the National Monument.

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Walton Lake Campground

Mileage:15 mi

Description: Walton Lake group sites are great for family outings, club or other group campouts. Ideal for 15 to 35 campers. Parking areas are meant for 4-6 vehicles. Potable water not piped into the site. Three tables and one fire ring at group sites. Three to four RVs can be accommodated; there are several tent pitching spots available. Closest store is 25-30 miles away.
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Ochoco Forest Camp Campground

Mileage:19 mi

Description: Pets must be on leash no more than 6 feet in length. Quiet time is from 10PM to 6AM. Campfires must be fully contained in fire rings or grills provided at campground.
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Prineville Reservoir Campground

Mileage:38 mi

Description: Prineville Reservoir State Park is located on one of sunny Central Oregon's favorite lakes. Campground quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. The park features year round camping, fishing, water recreation, cabin rentals, and other recreational opportunities. Activities include swimming, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery. For anglers, Prineville Reservoir offers a variety of species, including rainbow trout, small and large mouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Crayfish are also plentiful in the lake. Prineville Reservoir is open year round even during extreme winter conditions. Prineville Reservoir offers excellent day use facilities, including a sandy volleyball court, swimming/sunbathing area, ADA picnic pad and a boat launch. Two ADA campsites and an accessible restroom/shower facility are also available at Prineville Reservoir. Jasper Point State Park, 3 miles from the main park to the East, is also equipped with two ADA campsites and an accessible restroom/shower facility. All of the campsites offer electric and water. Jasper Point has a boat launch. Prineville Reservoir and Jasper Point offer overnight vehicle parking for a fee for boaters wishing to camp along the banks of the reservoir at one of the many undeveloped sites. ADA sites can be sold to non-disabled walk-in campers after 7 pm for one night only and must be vacated by 1 pm the following day. Note:Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 2 days to 9 months in advance. Campsite availability is based on call center hours, meaning sites become available when the call center opens giving no preference to online users versus phone-in customers. Call center hours are: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation may access, change or cancel the reservation. You can stay 14 consecutive days in a single campground, and may return after spending at least three days out of the park (it can be another state park campground; in fact, we recommend you DO select another state park campground). The maximum time allowed within any Oregon State Park is 14 days within any 17 day period. Discount programs which may be offered through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (such as, but not limited to, Club Camping, Foster Parent, Disabled Veteran, and Active Military Duty fee exemptions) cannot be processed when making an internet reservation. Fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the Internet reservation service. For additional information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org. Customers who wish to secure more than one site within a park for a continuous date period in order to accommodate their reservation request (i.e. split reservation), should be aware that the $6.00 reservation fee would apply to each site reserved. Again, fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the internet reservation service. If you are viewing inventory and find you are unable to secure one site to accommodate your request please consider calling the call center at 1-800-452-5687 to make your reservation. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. A Large campsite has at least a 12'x12' tent pad area. Medium sites are at least 10'x10' and Small sites are at least 8'x8'.
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Cove Palisades - Crooked River Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: For a refreshing change of pace, try our cozy deluxe log cabins which are located lakeside at The Cove Marina. Reservations can be made year round by calling Reservations Northwest (800) 452-5687. A Day Use Pass ($3.00 per day) is required year round at The Cove Palisades You can also purchase a 12 month pass, a 24 month pass or provide a current camping receipt. Deschutes River Campground is closed mid September to mid May. Only The Crooked River Campground is open during Discovery Season. All sites at Crooked River Campground have electricity and there are a limited number of sites with water during this time. Information is posted at the booth where you self-register. Public address systems are not allowed. Note:Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 2 days to 9 months in advance. Campsite availability is based on call center hours, meaning sites become available when the call center opens giving no preference to online users versus phone-in customers. Call center hours are: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation may access, change or cancel the reservation. You can stay 14 consecutive days in a single campground, and may return after spending at least three days out of the park (it can be another state park campground; in fact, we recommend you DO select another state park campground). The maximum time allowed within any Oregon State Park is 14 days within any 17 day period. Discount programs which may be offered through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (such as, but not limited to, Club Camping, Foster Parent, Disabled Veteran, and Active Military Duty fee exemptions) cannot be processed when making an internet reservation. Fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the Internet reservation service. For additional information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org. Customers who wish to secure more than one site within a park for a continuous date period in order to accommodate their reservation request (i.e. split reservation), should be aware that the $6.00 reservation fee would apply to each site reserved. Again, fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the internet reservation service. If you are viewing inventory and find you are unable to secure one site to accommodate your request please consider calling the call center at 1-800-452-5687 to make your reservation. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. A Large campsite has at least a 12'x12' tent pad area. Medium sites are at least 10'x10' and Small sites are at least 8'x8'.
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Cove Palisades - Deschutes Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: For a refreshing change of pace, try our cozy deluxe log cabins which are located lakeside at The Cove Marina. Reservations can be made year round by calling Reservations Northwest (800) 452-5687. A Day Use Pass ($3.00 per day) is required year around at The Cove Palisades. You can also purchase a 12 month pass, a 24 month pass, or provide a current camping receipt. Deschutes River Campground is closed mid September to mid May. Only The Crooked River Campground is open during Discovery Season. All sites at Crooked River Campground have electricity and there are a limited number of sites with water during this time. Information is posted at the booth where you self-register. Public address systems are not allowed. Note:Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 2 days to 9 months in advance. Campsite availability is based on call center hours, meaning sites become available when the call center opens giving no preference to online users versus phone-in customers. Call center hours are: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation may access, change or cancel the reservation. You can stay 14 consecutive days in a single campground, and may return after spending at least three days out of the park (it can be another state park campground; in fact, we recommend you DO select another state park campground). The maximum time allowed within any Oregon State Park is 14 days within any 17 day period. Discount programs which may be offered through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (such as, but not limited to, Club Camping, Foster Parent, Disabled Veteran, and Active Military Duty fee exemptions) cannot be processed when making an internet reservation. Fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the Internet reservation service. For additional information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org. Customers who wish to secure more than one site within a park for a continuous date period in order to accommodate their reservation request (i.e. split reservation), should be aware that the $6.00 reservation fee would apply to each site reserved. Again, fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the internet reservation service. If you are viewing inventory and find you are unable to secure one site to accommodate your request please consider calling the call center at 1-800-452-5687 to make your reservation. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. A Large campsite has at least a 12'x12' tent pad area. Medium sites are at least 10'x10' and Small sites are at least 8'x8'.
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Perry South Campground

Mileage:58 mi

Description: The campground is at an elevation of 2000 feet, in a forest tree mix of Conifer and located approx 25 miles North of Sisters. The campground has a boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Popular activities in the area include: hiking, fishing and motorized boating. Dock space is available for tie up on two docks on a first come first serve basis. There are both reservable and first come first serve sites at this campground. Reservations must be made at least 7 days prior to your arrival date. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am. Call Hoodoo at 541-822-3799 for information or visit the website www.hoodoo.com. This campground has a Day Use Area - fee is $5. Bring confirmation letter to the campground. Do not leave home without it. www.hoodoo.com.
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Tumalo Campground

Mileage:64 mi

Description: Tumalo State Park is located on the Deschutes River 4 miles north of Bend. Tumalo Falls is approximately 15 miles SW of the park. Contact USFS office in Bend for more info on Tumalo Falls at (541) 383-5300. The campground consists of 23 full hook-up and 54 tent sites, 7 yurt sites and a hiker/biker area. Flush toilets and solar showers are available. All of the campsites can be reserved in advance through Reservations Northwest. There are two reservable group tent camping areas that can accommodate approximately 25 people each. A large day use area is located adjacent to the campground with a $3 use fee. The use fee is included in overnight camp rates. The main activities at the park include: fishing, swimming, hiking and biking. Firewood and ice are available at the park for a fee (ice in summer only). A loop and C loop are closed from October 1st through April 30th. B loop is open year-round. Note:Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 2 days to 9 months in advance. Campsite availability is based on call center hours, meaning sites become available when the call center opens giving no preference to online users versus phone-in customers. Call center hours are: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation may access, change or cancel the reservation. You can stay 14 consecutive days in a single campground, and may return after spending at least three days out of the park (it can be another state park campground; in fact, we recommend you DO select another state park campground). The maximum time allowed within any Oregon State Park is 14 days within any 17 day period. Discount programs which may be offered through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (such as, but not limited to, Club Camping, Foster Parent, Disabled Veteran, and Active Military Duty fee exemptions) cannot be processed when making an internet reservation. Fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the Internet reservation service. For additional information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org. Customers who wish to secure more than one site within a park for a continuous date period in order to accommodate their reservation request (i.e. split reservation), should be aware that the $6.00 reservation fee would apply to each site reserved. Again, fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the internet reservation service. If you are viewing inventory and find you are unable to secure one site to accommodate your request please consider calling the call center at 1-800-452-5687 to make your reservation. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. A Large campsite has at least a 12'x12' tent pad area. Medium sites are at least 10'x10' and Small sites are at least 8'x8'.
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Clyde Holliday Campground

Mileage:66 mi

Description: Clyde Holliday Campground offers 31 electrical sites with one pull through a hiker-biker camp, restrooms and showers, and outdoor amphitheater, where a variety of interpretive programs take place in the summer, a large shaded picnic and day use area, horseshoe pits, a dump station and the John Day River, running along the park. Come stay at Clyde Holliday- we're sure you'll enjoy the variety of scenic and recreational opportunities in the area and the friendly folks who live here. Note:Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, from 2 days to 9 months in advance. Campsite availability is based on call center hours, meaning sites become available when the call center opens giving no preference to online users versus phone-in customers. Call center hours are: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Please be aware that only the person whose name is on the reservation may access, change or cancel the reservation. You can stay 14 consecutive days in a single campground, and may return after spending at least three days out of the park (it can be another state park campground; in fact, we recommend you DO select another state park campground). The maximum time allowed within any Oregon State Park is 14 days within any 17 day period. Discount programs which may be offered through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (such as, but not limited to, Club Camping, Foster Parent, Disabled Veteran, and Active Military Duty fee exemptions) cannot be processed when making an internet reservation. Fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the Internet reservation service. For additional information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at www.OregonStateParks.org. Customers who wish to secure more than one site within a park for a continuous date period in order to accommodate their reservation request (i.e. split reservation), should be aware that the $6.00 reservation fee would apply to each site reserved. Again, fee adjustments will not be made after reservations have been confirmed using the internet reservation service. If you are viewing inventory and find you are unable to secure one site to accommodate your request please consider calling the call center at 1-800-452-5687 to make your reservation. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. A Large campsite has at least a 12'x12' tent pad area. Medium sites are at least 10'x10' and Small sites are at least 8'x8'.
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Green Ridge Lookout Campground

Mileage:66 mi

Description: Situated along the edge of Green Ridge and more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River, this 20 foot tall circa 1960 fire lookout offers unmatched views of Mt. Jefferson and the Metolius River basin. The lookout has a 14'X14'R6 type cab equipped with basic necessities. Included are a futon that sleeps two, a three burner propane stove with oven, small propane refrigerator, solar lights, table and chairs, basic cooking and eating utensils, propane heaters and basic cleaning supplies. The lower observation deck, located just below the cab, has a picnic table and ample room to set up your favorite camp/travel chairs. A primitive vault toilet is located above the parking lot.
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Magone Lake Campground

Mileage:67 mi

Description: * Open from May 15 to November 01.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"