South Fork Campground
Located along the South Fork of the Burnt River, the South Fork Campground offers 12 tent/trailer sites and 2 tent-only sites. Reconstructed in 2008, it now includes pull-through trailer parking areas under the cool pine and fir trees. The campground is popular in the late spring through fall for fishing, hiking, hunting and OHV riding on the nearby Blue Mountain OHV Trails.
At a Glance
Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
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Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets |
Fees: | Single unit campsites = $15.00/night; A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
Open Season: | May - September |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Unity, Oregon (7 miles) |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Whitman Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Unity, Oregon travel west in town on Highway 26 to South Fork Burnt River Road (County Road 600); Turn left on the South Fork Burnt River Road an go about 7 miles to the Forest Boundary; The road becomes Forest Road 6005 at the Forest Boundary; Continue on Forest Road 6005 for about 0.5 miles to campground; Entrance is on left side of the road.
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
River and Stream Fishing
OHV Camping
OHV Trail Riding
The campground is near the southern end of the Blue Mountain OHV Trail. Access to the OHV trail is off Forest Road 6005 across from the campground.
An Oregon State OHV permit is required to ride or operate an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest lands in Oregon.
Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | 12 tent/trailer sites |
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Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
Tent camping: | 12 tent/trailer sites and 2 tent-only sites |
Toilets: | Vault toilet |
Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
Accessible: | Vault toilet |