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Oriental Campground

American Whitewater 44.9730, -118.7283

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: 900.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Description

This fairly secluded campground is near the end of Forest Road 5506 along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.  It features 8 campsites and 2 accessible toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service. The Oriental Creek Trailhead is also located here; it represents the western terminus of the 22.9 mile North Fork John Day River Trail (#3022) that follows river right through the North Fork John Day Wilderness.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
28.2 mi
Directions
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1. Route 52 Bridge to Dale
John Day, N. Fork
II-IV(V) 43.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater