Lower Camp Creek Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · John Day, OR · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites6
Sites Accepting RVs6
Overnight Sites6
Pull-Through Sites2
Back-In Sites4
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.672818, -118.79901 · Blue Mountain Ranger District , John Day , OR 97845

Description

Overview

A pleasantly small campground tucked among ponderosa pines along a forest creek.  This campground is popular with hunters.  Just a short drive away from the beautiful Middle Fork of the John Day River.  Less than a mile away is Arch Rock Trail #258, an ash flow tuff with a scenic arch and several small rock shelters eroded into the outcrop, allowing visitors a place to see fascinating geological features.  A bit further at 13 miles away is Magone Lake Campground, a great place to swim, fish or hike.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy easy access to the Arch Rock Trail, where eroded ash flows and rock shelters offer a chance to experience fascinating geological features up close. The Middle Fork John Day River is just a short drive away, providing scenic landscapes and additional outdoor exploration. The campground is also a popular starting point for hunters.

Facilities

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

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Directions

From the town of Prairie City, OR, travel west 3 miles on  US Highway 26 to the junction with County Road 18. Turn right, follow County Road 18 approximately 9 miles to the junction with Forest Road 36, turn right and follow Forest Road 36 approximately 11 miles.  The camp ground will be on the left.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WATER ACCESS

Details

Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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Middle Fork Campground 10.0 mi · FS · 10 sites
Magone Lake Campground 10.2 mi · FS · 21 sites
Magone Lake 10.2 mi · FS · 2 sites
Deerhorn Campground 11.3 mi · FS · 5 sites
Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area 11.5 mi · FS
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