USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Middle Fork Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 with water, 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,881 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MIDDLE FORK CG MRS (NFSR 2000025) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Malheur National Forest
- Nearest town
- John Day
- Address
- Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day , OR, 97845
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Water Access
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About
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
Davis Creek Trail
Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area
Tempest Mine Trail
Sunrise Butte Trail
Princess Trail
Bates State Park
Austin House
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 24° | 5° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 25° | 3° | 49° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 28° | 15° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 32° | 11° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 41° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 48° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 59° | 45° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 59° | 49° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 50° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 40° | 23° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 33° | 12° | 64° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 22° | 3° | 53° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Davis Creek West Trailhead · 2.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Princess Trailhead West · 9.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 93 trails in Malheur National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Deerhorn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 5 sites
- Sunshine Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Bates State Park · Oregon State Parks · 5 mi · 28 sites
- Dixie Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 9 sites
- Head O' Boulder Forest Camp · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
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