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Oriental Campground

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $5; group site (site 8) $25, and it is open from late May to November. Oriental Campground is a National Forest campground near Dale, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Dale, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Oriental Campground sits inside Umatilla National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of North Fork John Day Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

North Fork John Day Wilderness: Secluded camp on the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River at the start of OHV River Trail #3043; the wilderness entry (Trails #3022, #3151, #3009) is 3 miles down closed Road 5506.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $5; group site (site 8) $25

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
8
Group sites
1
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,224 ft

44.9734, -118.7285 in Grant. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Oriental Campground is open from late May to November , at 3,224 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Oriental Campground?
No. Oriental Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Oriental Campground?
Camping at Oriental Campground costs Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $5; group site (site 8) $25.
How many campsites does Oriental Campground have?
Oriental Campground has 8 campsites, including 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Oriental Campground?
No. Oriental Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Oriental Campground open?
Oriental Campground is open from late May to November.
Is there cell service at Oriental Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Oriental Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Oriental Campground?
Oriental Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Oriental Campground

fishypedia.com · 24 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Anthony Lake, whose mapped center point is 24 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Anthony Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Gold Dredge Dale · National Forest Season Memorial Day to Mid-November Fee Single site: $8 per night; group site (site 6): $25 per night; extra vehicle $5 First-come Winom Creek Campground & Tower Loop Trailhead Ukiah · National Forest Season Memorial Day to Mid-November Fee Single site: $10 per night ($5 per vehicle beyond two); group sites 3, 4 and 10: $25 per night; fees through November 15 First-come Big Creek Meadows Campground & Trailhead Ukiah · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Driftwood Dale · National Forest Season Memorial Day to Mid-November Fee Single Site: $8 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Dale and campgrounds in Grant.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $8 per night; additional vehicle $5; group site (site 8) $25
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