Barnhouse Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No fees. Campers must bring their own water. Fire danger is currently high with public use restrictions in effect; campfires are allowed only in existing fire rings.
Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:47AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT today. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:42AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT today. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Barnhouse Campground offers a surprisingly serene camping experience tucked away among towering ponderosa pines in the Ochoco National Forest. Despite being only a few miles from the main highway, the campground maintains a quiet atmosphere ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The facility is free to use and operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, and vault toilets are provided. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. The campground accommodates small trailers and RVs up to 25 feet in length, though there is no dump station. A 14-day stay limit applies. The northwest corner of the campground hosts the trailhead for Barnhouse Trail (#813), providing direct access to hiking opportunities. The location makes an excellent base for exploring the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument units nearby.
Directions
From Mitchell, Oregon: Take Highway 26 east for 13 miles to Forest Service Road 12, then head south for 5 miles to the campground. From John Day/Dayville: Take Highway 26 west to Dayville, then travel 25 miles west to FS Road 12 and head south 5 miles. From Paulina: Head east on County Road 112 for 3.5 miles to Beaver Creek Road (CR 113), turn north to FS Road 42, follow north 8 miles to FS Road 12, then north 17 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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