Starr Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · John Day, OR · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel

Driveway Surface Gravel

Season Not recorded

Campfires Campfires Allowed

The managing agency hasn't published season 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	11
Sites Accepting RVs	11
Overnight Sites	11

Max Amps	15
Electric Hookup Sites	2
Pull-Through Sites	6
Back-In Sites	5
Surface	Gravel

Location

44.261599, -119.018078 · Blue Mountain Ranger District , John Day , OR 97845

Description

Overview

Starr Campground is located just off of US Highway 395 making it very easy to get to. The campground has an upper level that is closer to the highway, yet still set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pines. The lower part of the campground is set further back in the pine trees allowing for a more secluded experience. This beautiful campground sets in a prime spot for hunters, hikers and wildlife enthusiast. Within a 7 mile drive of the campground are numerous trailheads leading into the beautiful Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Just a few more miles down the road is beautiful Logan Valley, this area is amazing during the spring, summer and fall months affording wildflower, wildlife and scenery viewing.

Recreation

Starr Campground is a convenient base camp during hunting season, offering easy access to surrounding public lands including the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

Facilities

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

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Directions

From the town of John Day, OR., travel south on US Highway 395 approximately 16 miles. The campground will be on the right.

Activities

CAMPING HIKING HUNTING

Details

Email	[email protected]
Reservable	Yes

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