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Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site

John Day, OR

History

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.

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Campsites nearby

  • Clyde Holliday CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Magone Lake CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site · 22 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
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  • Magone Lake Group CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
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  • Strawberry CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
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  • Trout Farm CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
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  • Crescent CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
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