Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
Open year-round with reservations available up to six months in advance. Water hookups at campsites are turned off from late October through March due to freezing temperatures, though water remains available at the dump station. A $10 per-use dump station fee is in effect as of March 30, 2026.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site sits along the sparkling John Day River, providing a shaded oasis in the high desert of eastern Oregon. The campground features 31 electrical sites with water hookups, including one pull-through site, plus a primitive hiker/biker camp. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Modern amenities include hot showers and flush toilets available year-round, an RV dump station, and firewood and ice available for purchase. The park offers a nature trail leading to a wildlife viewing pond, horseshoe pits, and an outdoor amphitheater hosting interpretive programs during summer months. Mosquitoes can be particularly active from May through July. From late October through March, water hookups at individual campsites are turned off due to weather, though water remains available at the dump station. The campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the region's historical attractions. Nearby, the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site preserves an 1866-67 trading post and Chinese herbal apothecary with a fascinating collection of artifacts from Oregon's gold mining era.
Directions
Located 7 miles west of John Day on U.S. Highway 26 in Grant County, Oregon.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 932-4453 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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