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Middle Fork Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Malheur National Forest |
| Location | John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest · 44.63006, -118.60561 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 10 sites Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Pets | Allowed at 10 sites, as reported |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Middle Fork Campground
John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | John Day · Oregon · Malheur National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10372562 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.