Middle Fork 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

Campground Stats

Total Sites	10
Sites Accepting RVs	10
Overnight Sites	10

Back-In Sites	10
Surface	Gravel

Location

44.630064, -118.605606 · Blue Mountain Ranger District , John Day , OR 97845

Description

Overview

This small campground along the Scenic Middle Fork of the John Day River set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pine trees is a great spot for fishing and viewing spawning steelhead in the fall. The campground is a good starting point for hunters, hikers and those wishing to see beautiful scenery, wildlife and wildflowers. The campground sets just off of the county road allowing for easy access to all variety of vehicles and bicycles.

Recreation

This campground offers excellent fishing access along the Middle Fork John Day River, along with a unique chance to view spawning steelhead during the fall months. Visitors can enjoy nearby hikes and wildlife and wildflower viewing. It also provides a great base camp for hunters.

Facilities

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

Natural Features

Middle Fork John Day River

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Directions

From the town of Prairie City, OR, travel east on US Highway 26 approximately 11 miles to the junction of US Highway 7, follow US Highway 7 for approximately 1 mile to the junction with County Road 20, junction will be on the left. Follow County Road 20 for approximately 5 miles, the campground will be on the left.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WATER ACCESS

Details

Email	[email protected]
Reservable	Yes

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