Drift Fence Cg
Open seasonally from Memorial Day through mid-November. The campground closes only due to snow. No reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may 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 August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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 August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Drift Fence Campground sits along the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest. This small, rustic campground has traditionally served as a hunting camp and offers 6 campsites, each with a picnic table, and 2 vault toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service, so campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The campground is located in the North Fork John Day Ranger District, approximately 7 miles south of Ukiah via County Road 1475/Forest Service Road 52. The access road is in poor condition, making this site unsuitable for large RVs. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The surrounding area offers hunting, wildlife and wildflower viewing, and photography opportunities. Fishing is available at several nearby stocked ponds, including Twin Ponds, which hosts an annual Fishing Derby. The Bridge Creek Wildlife Viewing Area, known for elk viewing, is just a few miles down the road. Visitors can also pick up the Ukiah-Granite Roadside Geology tour brochure at the Ranger District office for a scenic day trip.
Directions
From Ukiah, OR, travel south on County Road 1475, which becomes Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles. Continue about 7 miles to Drift Fence Campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 427-3231 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Drift Fence Campground |
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