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, Davis Creek Trail as well as other great recreational activities are just a short drive from the campground.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
10/07/2020: The campground is open. Please be aware that bathrooms will not be cleaned every day. Pack it in/Pack it out- anything you bring with you into the forest, please take home with you. This includes packing out all trash – yours and others. Examples: cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and food. Please follow local and state health guidelines.
Reservations:
All campgrounds on the Malheur National Forest are first come first serve.
Fees
$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle
Usage:
Light
Closest Towns:
Prairie City, OR
Water:
No
Restroom:
Vault Toilet (2)
Operated By:
Forest Service
General Information
Directions:
From the town of Prairie City, OR., travel 8 miles east on Highway 26, the campground will be on the left.
This campground is an excellent place for tired travelers to pull off of the highway for a quiet rest. All of the sites set back amongst ponderosa and lodge pole pine trees. A creek runs through the entrance of the campground helping to muffle the sounds from the nearby highway. A great place for families to stay as a base camp to explore the surrounding forest. This campground becomes more popular during big game hunting seasons in fall and early winter.
Fire Information
Camp fires are allowed at this time.
No. of Sites
10 single site(s), 1 20-50 people group site(s)
Reservation Info
Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites
11
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Big Game Hunting
The campground becomes very popular during big game hunting seasons in fall and early winter. Rocky Mountain Elk and mule deer are the primary big game hunted in the area. For more information on regulation and license information please visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Nature Viewing
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Viewing Plants
This campground sets amongst ponderosa and lodge pole pine trees. The shade of the beautiful pines provide a wonderful growing area for a variety of shrubs and plants including wild huckleberry bushes and strawberry plants. A great place to pick huckleberries in August.
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