About Big Bend Campground (John Day River)
Enjoy the scenery and passage of time along the banks of the North Fork of the John Day River. Here, one can contemplate the river away from sights and sounds of civilization except for the occasional passing of vehicles along sleepy State Highway 402. Chukars may be seen and heard along the cliff opposite the campground. - Open year-round. - Campground has four primitive campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and limited shade. - All campsites are available on a first come, first served basis; no reservations are available. - No drinking water or utility hookups are available. - A primitive small craft launch is located on the west side of the campground. - No cell phone service here. - There is no garbage service here; please pack out your trash. - Annual fire closure: June 1 though October 15. During this period of time, building, igniting, maintaining, using, and/or actively…
- Fees: $5.00 per campsite per night; $2.50 per site/night for Access and Senior Interagency pass holders; $2.00 per extra vehicle over one vehicle
- Managed by: BLM
- Where: 10 mi west of Monument, OR · 44.78051, -119.61129
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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