Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
John Day, OR
The preserved store and clinic of two Chinese immigrants who served miners and ranchers from the 1880s to the 1940s, with shelves of herbs still in place. Guided tours run from May to October.
- Nearest town
- John Day, OR
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.4198, -118.9542
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Clyde Holliday CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage SiteTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Magone Lake CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site · 22 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking water
- Magone Lake Group CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
- Strawberry CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
- Trout Farm CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
- Crescent CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage SiteFree
All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site?
Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is in John Day, OR, at GPS 44.4198, -118.9542. It is about 58 mi from Burns.
Can you camp near Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grant County Fairgrounds RV Park, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site?
Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Smith Rock, the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds.
What is there to see near Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Thomas Condon Paleontology Center (35 mi), Blue Basin (35 mi), National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (66 mi) and Painted Hills (67 mi).
When is the best time to visit Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)