Driftwood Campground

In

Umatilla National Forest

6 sites · RV, Tent

White. Water. Rafting. How awesome are those three words? Add campfire, s’mores, and stargazing and you’ve got yourself a perfect weekend at Driftwood Campground. Situated along the banks of the North Fork John Day River, you can launch a raft right from camp in the morning, catch some white water, and return for burgers and brews in the evening. If rafting is a little extreme for your tastes, you can just take a dip in the river and watch the rafters float away at their own peril. Or if you want to avoid the water altogether, the Oriental Trailhead is just eight miles away. Seriously, whatever your fancy, this place has it. Although the campground is at a low elevation, it can sometimes close due to snow. So check the USDA website for up-to-date information. Check website for closures. Tip: The water level becomes too low for rafting around mid-July, so don’t wait until it’s too late. On the upside, lower water means a weaker current and safer swimming.

What this place offers

No campfire allowed

No pets allowed

No showers

No toilets

No potable water

No picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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Karibu Cabin

18mi from Driftwood Campground · 2 sites · Lodging · Long Creek, OR

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Haystack Ranch

44mi from Driftwood Campground · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Spray, OR

My family has owned the ranch since 1977. We bought it from my parents a few years ago to keep it in the family. We love living here, and although it is just the two of us working it, we are slowly getting it to what we want it to be. The house we live in is over 100 years old and used to be a stage coach stop back in the late 1800's to early 1900's, You can still see some of the old stage coach roads on the property, and we are trying to preserve those the best we can. Also in the early 1900's this ranch used to be the place to go on the fourth of July. People from all over would bring their prize horses to compete in a horse race for the name of the fastest horses around While others would bring picnic baskets to set back on the knoll in one of our fields to watch. Learn more about this land:We are a 500 Acre working ranch located in Beautiful East Central Oregon, We are Between The stunning Painted Hills, and Umatilla National Forest. Just a few miles away from the Gorgeous John Day River, where Rafting, Tubing, Fishing, Swimming is always a welcome retreat. A few miles above us is Bull Prairie Lake and the wonderful Umatilla National Forest where hiking, sight seeing and wildlife viewing is always available.

Timbers RV Paradise

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Great camping spot in the middle of Bear valley overlooking the strawberry mountains. Great hunting, hiking, snowmobiling and photography. Has bathroom and shower available.

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What this place offers

No campfire allowed

No pets allowed

No showers

No toilets

No potable water

No picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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