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Oregon

John Day Crossing Historic Site

Primitive campsite · Federal agency · Oregon

Situated on the east bank of the lower John Day River, this site marks the location where two branches of the Oregon trail converged to meet at the John Day River crossing. Looking up on the hillside, one can see white markers planted to mark the actual routes as they descend the hillside. Imagine trying to keep wag

FreeOvernight camping appears allowed2WD accessibleRV friendlyVault toiletPotable water
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Overnight camping
Overnight camping appears allowed
Price / permit
Free
Public land / manager
Federal agency
Road access
2WD accessible · paved
RV / trailer
RV · No trailer
Cell signal
Not reported
Last verified
Needs a fresh verification
Source confidence
official data
Satellite previewFull view in Google Maps
Satellite preview for John Day Crossing Historic Site
45.59608, -120.40969
Scale
020 m

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Quick answers for this campsite

Overnight camping appears allowed. Free. Access is 2WD accessible · paved.

Can you camp overnight here?
Overnight camping appears allowed
Is it free?
Free
Who manages this land?
Federal agency
What vehicle access should I expect?
2WD accessible · paved
What changed recently?
Needs a fresh verification
What source should I check?
Official rules link available
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Facilities
Restroom
Vault toilet
Water
Potable water
Electric hookup
Not reported
Water hookup
Not reported
Sewer hookup
Not reported
Dump station
Not reported
Fire ring
Not reported
Picnic table
Not reported
Conditions and risks
Site condition
Not reported
Cell signal
Not reported
Risk tags
None reported
Source and updates
Source
official data
Source quality
Stable source
Source type
Official page
Official rules
Source page available · Official page
Last verified
Not reported
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Vehicle and road
Access
2WD accessible
Road condition
paved
RV friendly
Yes
Trailer friendly
No
Max rig length
Not reported
Turnaround
not reported
Rules and restrictions
Fire rule
Not reported
Tent rule
Not reported
Pet rule
Not reported
Reservation
Not reported
Payment
Not reported
Stay limit
Not reported
Questions campers ask