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U.S. Forest Service · Malheur National Forest · OR

Deerhorn Campground

Deerhorn Site 1Photo · USDA Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
5Sites

The place

This small campground offers fishing, exploring, nature watching and hunting opportunities in the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway. The campground is busiest during late summer and hunting season. Recreation Visitors can enjoy abundant recreation, from fishing the Middle Fork John Day River to exploring the surrounding forested landscape. This area also provides convenient access to hunting terrain. Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is conveniently located in the campground. Keep reading

Natural Features Borders 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

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The sites · 5

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Deerhorn1standard nonelectric——
Deerhorn2standard nonelectric——
Deerhorn3standard nonelectric——
Deerhorn4standard nonelectric——
Deerhorn5standard nonelectric——
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Single site$8/night additional vehicle fee: $4 per vehicle per day
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Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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