Rock Springs Campground
This small campground is convieniently located just off of Forest Road 17. Nestled among pondersoa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon.
The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons. Visitors can enjoy fishing in Poison Creek Resevoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Malheur River Trail #303 and Craft Cabin trail #319.
At a Glance
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. |
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Fees: | $6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | John Day, OR |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Burns, OR., travel east on US Highway 20 approximately 2.8 miles to US Highway 395 north. Turn right onto US Highway 395 north toward John Day, OR. Follow US Highway 395 for approximately 30.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 17. Turn right onto Forest Road 17, travel 4.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 054. Follow Forest Road 054 for approximately 1, the campground will be on the right.
Activities
Campground Camping
This campground is a nice 12 site campground. All sites include raised fire rings, picnic tables and compressed gravel pads.
The bathroom is a newer CXT vaulted toilet with a compacted gravel approach leading into the bathroom.
Please pack out what you pack in. There is no trash service provided.
No. of Sites | 12 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Fishing is good at near by Poison Creek Reservoir approximately 4 miles away. For regulations and licensing information please visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Day Hiking
Those looking for hiking opportunities will enjoy hiking the Malheur River Trail #303 and the Craft Cabin Trail #319. Hikers will enjoy beautiful views meandering through stands of ponderosa pine and other foliage. During spring and early summer enjoy wildflowers throughout the area.
Hikers may see various types of wildlife in the area from big game animals such as Mule Deer and Antelope, a wide variety of birds such as bald eagles, golden eagles, pileated woodpeckers and belted king fishers.