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North Fork Malheur Campground

Near the Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River, fishing for Rainbow Trout is popular. Within 1/2 of a mile of the campsite is the North Fork Malheur Trailhead.  The area is an excellent base camp for hunters, hikers or anyone just looking for a quiet get away.  The road in to this area is quite rough and becomes very muddy after periods of rain.

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.

No fees are required for this site

No fee

Office building

Address: 327 SW Front Street Prairie City, OR 97869
Phone: (541) 820-3800
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: 44.210926

Longitude: -118.382312

Directions

From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street.  Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street.  Turn left onto Bridge street and continue past the cemetary, the road then becomes County Road 62.  Follow County Road 62 approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16, turn east onto Forest Road 16.  Follow Forest Raod 16 for approximately 12 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1675, the turn will be on the right.  Follow Forest Road 1675 for approximately 2 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 June 2nd, 2025