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.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within designated developed campgrounds. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.…
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map.
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland.
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
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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