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Overview
About Lone Pine Campground
Located on a sleepy bend of the North Fork John Day River, Lone Pine Campground offers one shady campsite along the river with the remainder of the campsites in full sun. All campsites are flat and can accommodate larger vehicle-trailer combinations. Lone Pine Campground's convenient location makes it a great base for explorations further up the North Fork John Day River or any of the three units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The fruit orchards of Kimberly are just a couple of miles south of the campground along State Highway 402. Know Before You Go: Open year-round. Campground has five primitive campsites with picnic tables, firerings 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. 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 attending within 20’, a campfire, charcoal fire, or any other type of open flame is prohibited. This includes portable propane campfires and wood pellet burning devices. Commercially manufactured metal camp stoves used for cooking and shielded lanterns fueled by propane or liquid fuel are exempt from this restriction. Smoking is prohibited, except while in non-public buildings, closed vehicles, in boats on the water, or while standing in the water.
- Stay limit: 14 days.
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Lone Pine Campground special
Lone Pine Campground occupies a sleepy bend on the North Fork of the John Day River, one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the American West. The setting is classic eastern Oregon: ponderosa pine and juniper scattered across golden hillsides, the river curving gently through a valley that feels both expansive and intimate at the same time. It is the kind of place where you set up camp, take a deep breath, and realize you have nowhere else to be. The river here is the main attraction, offering excellent fly fishing for wild steelhead and native redband trout. Catch-and-release regulations help maintain healthy fish populations, and the slower water around the bend makes for productive and accessible angling. Beyond the fishing, the surrounding Blue Mountains provide a backdrop of forested ridges and open meadows that invite day hikes and wildlife watching. Elk, deer, and a variety of raptors are all common sights. The campground is small and primitive, with a handful of sites arranged along the riverbank under scattered pines. There are no hookups and limited facilities, which keeps the crowds thin and the experience authentic. Late spring through early fall is the ideal window, with September and October offering cooler temperatures and outstanding fall color along the river corridor. Sites are first-come, first-served. Come for the fishing, stay for the silence.
Reservations & Contact
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Phone
541-416-6700
BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov
Getting There
From Kimberly, Oregon : Drive 1.7 miles north on State Highway 402. The campground is on the right side of the road.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Lone Pine Campground.
How do reservations work for Lone Pine Campground?
Reservation availability for Lone Pine Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Lone Pine Campground?
Campsite type details are limited right now. Check back as this listing is enriched.
Where is Lone Pine Campground located?
Lone Pine Campground is in Oregon near Prineville. Coordinates: 44.7774, -119.6229.
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