National Park Service · Oregon
John Day Fossil Beds NM (camp at Service Creek BLM)
Near Kimberly, Oregon: day-use only — no overnight camping here; the nearest overnight is below.
Quick answer
Can I bring an RV to John Day Fossil Beds NM?
No — John Day Fossil Beds NM is day-use only. Use Service Creek BLM dispersed. When is John Day Fossil Beds NM open? Year-round (day-use only at NPS)
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On the ground
No camping in John Day Fossil Beds NM. Painted Hills + Clarno + Sheep Rock — three units. Free BLM dispersed at Service Creek (Painted Hills closest) is the legal overnight option.
From our record
- Open
- Year-round (day-use only at NPS)
- Booking
- Use Service Creek BLM dispersed
- On site
- Dry / no hookups
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John Day Fossil Beds NM (camp at Service Creek BLM) questions
- Can I camp at John Day Fossil Beds NM?
- No — John Day Fossil Beds NM is day-use only. Use Service Creek BLM dispersed.
- When is John Day Fossil Beds NM open?
- Year-round (day-use only at NPS)
Before you go
Oregon rules for RV renters
Oregon rules
Verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 0%
- Min driver age
- 21+ · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed
- Generator quiet hours
- 22:00-07:00
- Alcohol in cabin
- No open container
- Dump station
- Strict