Oregon · published-coordinate region
Middle Fork Campground
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USDA Forest Service10Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
10Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 10 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
10
Vehicle limit
10
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
10
Shade
10
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
10
Operator directions
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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THE ACTUAL SITES
10 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 10 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 Middle Fork 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 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 Middle Fork 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 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 2 Middle Fork 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 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 3 Middle Fork 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 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 4 Middle Fork 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 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 5 Middle Fork 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 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 6 Middle Fork 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 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 7 Middle Fork 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 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 8 Middle Fork 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 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 9 Middle Fork 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 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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