Lower Camp Creek Campground
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A pleasantly small campground tucked among ponderosa pines along a forest creek. This campground is popular with hunters. Just a short drive away from the beautiful Middle Fork of the John Day River. Less than a mile away is Arch Rock Trail #258, an ash flow tuff with a scenic arch and several small rock shelters eroded into the outcrop, allowing visitors a place to see fascinating geological features. A bit further at 13 miles away is Magone Lake Campground, a great place to swim, fish or hike. Keep reading
Recreation Visitors can enjoy easy access to the Arch Rock Trail, where eroded ash flows and rock shelters offer a chance to experience fascinating geological features up close. The Middle Fork John Day River is just a short drive away, providing scenic landscapes and additional outdoor exploration. The campground is also a popular starting point for hunters. Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Nearby Attractions Middle Fork John Day River Magone Recreation Area Sumpter Valley Interpretative Site Davis Creek Trail Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area Austin House Bates State Park Dewitt Museum and Depot Park Kam Wah Chung & Co. State Heritage Site Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum Grant County Historical Museum Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.
The sites · 6
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Camp Creek | 1 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Lower Camp Creek | 2 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Lower Camp Creek | 3 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Lower Camp Creek | 4 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Lower Camp Creek | 5 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Lower Camp Creek | 6 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
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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This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →