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Closed due to Falls Fire area closure.

Emigrant Campground

Often overlooked, Emigrant Creek is a rarely used campground shaded by huge ponderosa pines.  This quiet 7 site campground's location along Emigrant Creek offers convenient trout fishing opportunities.  In addition, the campground is a short drive from the top of Snow Mountain and the Snow Mountain Fire Lookout.  The area around the fire lookout offers panoramic views of the surrounding region. The campground is an excellent place for visitors to enjoy a quiet get away. 

Current Conditions
Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Pack it in/Pack it out. Anything take home anything you bring with you into the forest, including all trash. Examples of trash: cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and food.

General Information

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

This campground can accomodate camp trailers 20 ft and under in length.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $8 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $4 per vehicle per day

$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Office building

Address: 265 Highway 20 South Hines, OR 97738
Phone: (541) 573-4300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.864592

Longitude: -119.418567

Directions

From the town of Burns, OR., travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with County Road 127.  Follow County Road 127 approximately 23 miles to the junction with Forest Road 43.  Follow Forest Road 43 approximately 9.9 miles to the junction with Forest Road 4340.  Follow Forest Road 4340 approximately 0.3 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Last updated May 6th, 2025