Malheur National Forest

  John Day, OR

Contact Info

Malheur National Forest
415 Patterson Bridge Rd
John Day, OR 97845

Online Reservations

Reservations for this campground cannot be made online. Contact the location directly for more details or to ask about other ways to make reservations.

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Camping Facts and Guidelines

Malheur National Forest Campground Brochure

  • There is no fee for day use on the Malheur National Forest
  • There is a 14 day camping limit in developed sites (developed campgrounds)
  • A 30 day stay limit is in place for dispersed sites (non-developed campgrounds)
  • All campgrounds are first come first serve except for the group camping site at Magone Lake. Reservations can be made at https://www.recreation.gov/

Dispersed Camping
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, no picnic tables, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates. Typically, dispersed camping is not allowed in the immediate vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, boat ramps, picnic areas or trailheads. There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It's your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience.

 

 

 
 

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