Unit FOSSIL · Fossil
About this unit
BLM and Ochoco National Forest country between the John Day River and Fossil. Ponderosa pine ridges and juniper breaks; John Day Fossil Beds NM on the east edge.
- John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
- John Day River
Public lands inside this unit
9 found
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
22 sq miParkNational MonumentJohn Day Fossil Beds National Monument
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaJohn Day Wild and Scenic River
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaSpring Basin Wilderness
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaSutton Mountain and Pat's Cabin Wilderness Study Areas
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaSutton Mountain Back Country Byway
ParkNat'l Recreation AreaDyer Wayside
ParkState ParkJohn Day, Chaparral Access
ParkState ParkJohn Day, Chaparral Recreation Association
ParkState Park
Trails near Unit FOSSIL
12 found
Washington to Arizona Backcounty Discovery Route Ride
Difficulty: Moderate4716.2 miTrailPacific Crest Trail
Difficulty: Expert2626.0 miTrailHorsetooth Mountain Trail Loop
Difficulty: Difficult8.4 miTrailSpring Basin Wilderness Loop
Difficulty: Difficult7.2 miTrailBoise, Idaho to Beaufort Sea, Alaska OHV Trip
Difficulty: Moderate7.2 miTrailHay Bottom Canyon From Spring Basin Trailhead
Difficulty: Difficult7.1 miTrailCougar Creek
Difficulty: Moderate6.0 miTrailScotty Creek
Difficulty: Difficult4.3 miTrailBlue Basin Overlook Trail
Difficulty: Moderate4.0 miTrailBlue Basin Overlook Trail
Difficulty: Moderate3.1 miTrailJohn Day Fossil Beds
Difficulty: Moderate3.0 miTrailCarroll Rim Trail
Difficulty: Moderate1.6 miTrail
Campgrounds near Unit FOSSIL
12 found
Tamarack Cabin
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundFairview
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundAnson Wright Memorial Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundBLM John Day Wild and Scenic River
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundBurnt Ranch Road/Bridge Creek (Painted Hills)
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundWilson Ranches Retreat
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundBLM John Day River - Priest Hole
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundSpoke'n Hostel Creekside Camping
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundBear Hollow County Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundMorrow County OHV Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundService Creek Campground
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampgroundCondon RV Park
Pricing varies — check with the operatorCampground
On the books in Oregon
Species inventory is state-level — which units actually hold or permit each species varies. Verify unit-specific rules with the state agency linked above.
Official agency resources
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Hunting regulations ↗
https://myodfw.com/articles/oregon-fishing-hunting-regulations-and-updates
- Draw / lottery ↗
https://myodfw.com/articles/controlled-hunt-navigation
- GMU map ↗
https://myodfw.com/big-game-hunting/areas
- Harvest reporting ↗
https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login
- Hunter education ↗
https://myodfw.com/workshops-and-events/hunter-safety-education
- Buy a license ↗
https://myodfw.com/licenses-permits-applications-and-forms
Authoritative source
Outdoors does not publish hunting regulations directly. For current season dates, bag limits, legal weapons, draw deadlines, and license costs in unit FOSSIL, go straight to the issuing agency.
Read the Oregon agency pageBoundary verified by Outdoors against the agency source on 10/11/2026.