Recreation area

North Fork John Day Overlook Interpretive Site

Umatilla National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The North Fork John Day Overlook Interpretive Site is located just off Forest 52 and offers a spectacular view of the North Fork John Day Wilderness, river basin and Bridge Creek Wildlife area.  Fire scars from the Tower Fire that burned over 50,000 acrea in 1996 are visable along the route and from the overlook.

Nearby federal campgrounds

Explore more Oregon camping

North Fork John Day Overlook Interpretive Site doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Oregon campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

Browse Oregon camping →

Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.