John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds

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Bureau of Land Management

Campground · Bureau of Land Management Fees: Fees are $5.00 per site/night plus $2 for each additional vehicle over the first vehicle, excluding towed vehicles. The Scan & Pay option is an additional .50 cents per $10. Overview The Central Oregon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management oversees four separate fee campgrounds within the John Day River Basin in Central Oregon. Service Creek and Muleshoe Campgrounds are located near Service Creek, Oregon along the John Day River and State Route 207. Big Bend and Lone Pine Campgrounds are located between Kimberly and Monument along the North Fork of the John Day River and State Route 402. The region is rural and tends to be quiet except during spring boating and fall hunting seasons. At around 2,000 feet in elevation, you'll see mostly sage and juniper with the occasional ponderosa pine. This area is a high-desert, so expect highly variable weather conditions especially in the spring and fall. Mid-summer tends to be very hot, but the river is nearby if you need to cool off. The winter is often cold and still. Campgrounds are open year-round, and… Getting there: Service Creek Campground: From Prineville, Oregon, take US 26 east out of town and drive 46.5 miles to OR 207 N. Turn left and drive 23.5 miles. Service Creek Campground and boat launch will be on the right. Muleshoe Campground: From Prineville, Oregon, take US 26 east out of town and drive 46.5 miles to OR 207 N. Turn left and drive 23.8 miles. Pass Service Creek Campground, and at the stop sign take a right onto OR 207 N. Drive for 1.9 miles and Muleshoe Campground will be on your right.… Phone: (541) 416-6700 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10317439 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: BLM