Deerhorn Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · John Day, OR · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites5
Sites Accepting RVs5
Overnight Sites5
Back-In Sites5
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.622062, -118.580692 · Blue Mountain Ranger District , John Day , OR 97845

Description

Overview

This small campground offers fishing, exploring, nature watching and hunting opportunities in the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway.  The campground is busiest during late summer and hunting season. 

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy abundant recreation, from fishing the Middle Fork John Day River to exploring the surrounding forested landscape. This area also provides convenient access to hunting terrain.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is conveniently located in the campground.

Natural Features

Borders Middle Fork John Day River

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

Directions

From Prairie City, OR., travel east on Highway 26 approximately 13 miles to the junction of Highway 26 and Highway 7.  Turn onto Highway 7 for approximately 1/8th of a mile to the junction with County Road 20, turn onto County Road 20.  On County Road 20 travel approximately 4 miles, the campground will be on your left.  The turn for the campground is on a corner, the entrance is marked with a small green sign. 

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WATER ACCESS

Details

FeeSingle site: $8/night additional vehicle fee: $4 per vehicle per day
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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