Picnicking
The forest makes for a great place to enjoy a picnic, snack or just visit with others after exploring the trails, enjoying the lakes and rivers, or just relaxing in nature.
Picnicking - Single
Many sites are available to enjoy with picnic tables that allow for you to enjoy the beautiful forest and all nature has to offer.
Picnicking - Group
There is a large, accessible group picnic shelter that can accommodate larger groups of people.
To make reservations please visit www.recreation.gov, or call 1-877-444-6777.
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Delintment Lake Campground
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Delintment Lake Campground provides a wide variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 29 campsites, a group camping area, a natural non-motorized boat…
Dixie Campground
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This is a great destination for berry picking, it is also a wonderful base camp for anyone wanting to hike, hunt or just explore the Malheur National Forest. The Sumpter Valley Interpretive Trail,…
Falls Campground
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This is a beautiful campground located on the banks of the Emigrant Creek. Easy fishing access allows for trout fishing right next to the campground. The campground's picnic area is a great site…
Idlewild Campground
Site Open
Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, Idlewild Campground is an easily accessible campground located just off of US Highway 395. The campground is lightly used and only…
Magone Lake Campground
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Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming and hiking.The campground is set in a forest of White Fir and Ponderosa Pine. Magone Lake…
Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site
Site Open
Established in an old growth ponderosa pine stand, this area includes a short barrier-free trail with interpretive signs, longer trail through additional old growth area, a parking area, picnic…
Trout Farm Campground
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Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast. This campground offers a…