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Rock Springs Campground

This small campground is conveniently located just off of Forest Road 17. Nestled among ponderosa 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 Reservoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Malheur River Trail #303 and Craft Cabin trail #319.

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.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $6 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $3 per vehicle per day

$6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle

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: 44.000296

Longitude: -118.836029

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.