Mount Vernon, Oregon, draws RV campers to its banks along the John Day River, world-famous for steelhead fishing and scenic floats. Five parks anchor the area, offering everything from full-hookup sites to tent pads near town. Park your rig here to chase trout by day and stargaze over high desert canyons by night.
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About Mount Vernon, Oregon
Mount Vernon hugs US Highway 395 in Grant County, a launchpad for river rats and rock hounds. Fishermen launch boats at Ukase Landing just outside town, hooking steelhead in the John Day River's turquoise waters. Hikers tackle trails in the Strawberry Wilderness, 20 miles east, while fossil hunters drive 30 minutes to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument's Sheep Rock Unit. Rodeo fans catch summer action at the Grant County Fairgrounds nearby.
John Day River RV Park delivers RV sites right on the water for anglers who wake to rising trout. Hitching Post RV Park fits families with pets; it boasts showers, sewer hookups, and water connections. Billy Fields Forest Camp invites campfire lovers to pitch amid pines. Mt. Vernon City Parks handles tent campers seeking urban edges, and Oregon Mine Campground offers solitude for off-grid seekers.
- John Day River RV Park provides 20 RV sites with direct access to the river's fishing holes
- Hitching Post RV Park includes pet areas, showers, and full sewer-water hookups for 15 rigs
- Billy Fields Forest Camp allows open campfires on five acres near US 395
- Three of five parks sit within 10 miles of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
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