Bates State Park Campground Oregon

Bates State Park Overview

Bates State Park campground has 34 primitive campsites located near Bates Pond, Bridge Creek, Clear Creek and the Middle Fork John Day River. The park was once the site of a thriving lumber mill and town.

The campground is open year round. There are 28 primitive sites for tents, trailers and RVs, as well as 6 hiker/biker sites. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toilets and trash dumpsters. Cell service is poor in the area.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, hunting and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Deerhorn, Middle Fork, Yellow Pine, Wetmore and Dixie.  You might also like the Unity Lake State Recreation Site campground.

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing