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Lower Camp Creek Campground

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USDA Forest Service
6Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
6Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview 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. 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.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 6 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
6
Vehicle limit
6
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
6
Shade
6

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
6

Operator directions

From the town of Prairie City, OR, travel west 3 miles on  US Highway 26 to the junction with County Road 18. Turn right, follow County Road 18 approximately 9 miles to the junction with Forest Road 36, turn right and follow Forest Road 36 approximately 11 miles.  The camp ground will be on the left.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

6 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 1
Lower Camp Creek
Source updated: 2026-02-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-through
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 2
Lower Camp Creek
Source updated: 2026-02-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 3
Lower Camp Creek
Source updated: 2026-02-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
8 vehicles
Back-in
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 4
Lower Camp Creek
Source updated: 2026-02-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-through
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 5
Lower Camp Creek
Source updated: 2026-02-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
55 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 6
Lower Camp Creek
Source updated: 2026-02-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
52 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes