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Gorge Campground
Gorge Campground is part of a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the upper portion of the Metolius River.
From $27/night
Smiling River Campground
Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
From $29/night
Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River, Lower Canyon Creek Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering visitors some of the mos...
From $21/night
Big River
Big River Campground is located along the Deschutes River south of the town of Sunriver. Large, open group sites offer a perfect setting for family reunions or group gatherings.
From $23/night
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and the designated horse camp for the Three Creeks area. Located on the edge of a large meadow it provides ca...
From $23/night
Three Creeks Lake Campground
Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.
From $26/night
Three Creeks Meadow Campground
Three Creeks Meadow Campground is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature. It shares the area with the Th...
From $21/night
Spring Drive RV Campground
Spring Drive RV Campground is a popular camping spot with access to a variety of recreational activities. It offers full hookups and spacious campsites, amid a forest of towering trees. The camp...
From $46/night
Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Sheep Springs Horse Campground sits in the spectacular Metolius River Basin area in Deschutes National Forest. In close proximity to snow-capped peaks, high elevation lakes, scenic rivers and ...
From $25/night
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Campground sits on Jack Creek and is located near a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the nearby Metolius River.
From $21/night
Bear Springs Campground
Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day us...
From $78/night
Duncan Reservoir Campground
Nestled in the sagebrush rangelands to the west of Silver Lake’s dry lake bed, Duncan Reservoir is a great place for picnicking, canoeing, camping, and fishing for stocked rainbow trout. The campgr...
Antelope (boise National Forest, Id)
Antelope Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 5031 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the no...
From $20/night
Blue Bay
Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering pea...
From $60/night
Eastside
Eastside Campground is located on the shores of scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,956 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.
From $130/night
South Shore
South Shore Campground is located along Suttle Lake, shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. One section of the camp sits on the shoreline, while the other is nestled on a hillside. Most site...
From $30/night
Flag Point Lookout
Flag Point Lookout is situated on the eastern side of Mt. Hood and is surrounded by the Badger Creek Wilderness, the lookout boasts a spectacular panorama view of snow-covered treetops and rugged C...
From $50/night
Link Creek
Link Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and biking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoei...
From $50/night
Fall River Campground
Fall River Campground is located along Fall River within the Deschutes National Forest west of La Pine.
From $21/night
Rainbow Point
Rainbow Point Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popu...
From $40/night
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Gorge Campground
Gorge Campground is part of a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the upper portion of the Metolius River.
From $27/night
Smiling River Campground
Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
From $29/night
Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Located at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River, Lower Canyon Creek Campground is one of a string of campgrounds that dot the Metolius River offering visitors some of the mos...
From $21/night
Big River
Big River Campground is located along the Deschutes River south of the town of Sunriver. Large, open group sites offer a perfect setting for family reunions or group gatherings.
From $23/night
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp
Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and the designated horse camp for the Three Creeks area. Located on the edge of a large meadow it provides ca...
From $23/night
Three Creeks Lake Campground
Three Creeks Lake Campground is the last of four facilities located on Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature.
From $26/night
Three Creeks Meadow Campground
Three Creeks Meadow Campground is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and provides campers with beautiful views of the water and surrounding nature. It shares the area with the Th...
From $21/night
Spring Drive RV Campground
Spring Drive RV Campground is a popular camping spot with access to a variety of recreational activities. It offers full hookups and spacious campsites, amid a forest of towering trees. The camp...
From $46/night
Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Sheep Springs Horse Campground sits in the spectacular Metolius River Basin area in Deschutes National Forest. In close proximity to snow-capped peaks, high elevation lakes, scenic rivers and ...
From $25/night
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Campground sits on Jack Creek and is located near a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the nearby Metolius River.
From $21/night
Bear Springs Campground
Bear Springs Campground is an ideal destination for families and groups that enjoy the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It offers spacious group sites, single-family sites, and a day us...
From $78/night
Duncan Reservoir Campground
Nestled in the sagebrush rangelands to the west of Silver Lake’s dry lake bed, Duncan Reservoir is a great place for picnicking, canoeing, camping, and fishing for stocked rainbow trout. The campgr...
Antelope (boise National Forest, Id)
Antelope Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 5031 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the no...
From $20/night
Blue Bay
Blue Bay Campground is situated in a diverse forest of pine and fir on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering pea...
From $60/night
Eastside
Eastside Campground is located on the shores of scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,956 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.
From $130/night
South Shore
South Shore Campground is located along Suttle Lake, shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. One section of the camp sits on the shoreline, while the other is nestled on a hillside. Most site...
From $30/night
Flag Point Lookout
Flag Point Lookout is situated on the eastern side of Mt. Hood and is surrounded by the Badger Creek Wilderness, the lookout boasts a spectacular panorama view of snow-covered treetops and rugged C...
From $50/night
Link Creek
Link Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and biking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoei...
From $50/night
Fall River Campground
Fall River Campground is located along Fall River within the Deschutes National Forest west of La Pine.
From $21/night
Rainbow Point
Rainbow Point Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popu...
From $40/night
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John Day has 312 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Smiling River Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
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Many campgrounds near John Day welcome pets. Smiling River Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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