About this campground
This cozy day use area is situated between State highway 19 and the John Day River. A shady grove of cottonwoods provides a cool sojourn in the hot summer months. Know Before You Go Open year round. Site features and accessible vault toilet and three picnic tables. Day use only; no camping is allowed. Watch for bicycles - the John Day Highway is also designated as the the Painted Hills State Scenic Byway.
Getting there
From Kimberly, Oregon: Drive 6.1 miles west on State Highway 19; the picnic area is located right at milepost 99.
Activities
- Accessible Facility or Activity
- Bouldering
- Canyoneering
- Trapping
- Camping Area
- E-Biking, Class 2
- Shooting Range
- Dispersed Camping
- Dog Mushing
- Rockhounding
- Dogs on Leash (Leash Required)
- E-Biking, Class 1
- Hot Springs Soaking
- Snow Fat Tire Biking
- E-Biking, Class 3
- Fat Tire Biking
- Fly Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hang Gliding - Parasailing
- Land - Sand Sailing
- Long Term Visitor Area
- OHV Use - Ultralight
- Scuba Diving
- Skate Skiing
- Skijoring
- Trail Running
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