Bull Prairie Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates from Memorial Day through mid-November, with closure determined by snow conditions. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while others are first-come, first-served. No garbage service; pack out all trash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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.
About
Bull Prairie Campground is a popular destination in the Umatilla National Forest, nestled among Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, grand fir, and spruce at the edge of 28-acre Bull Prairie Lake. The lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout and offers excellent fishing from shore or from accessible docks. Non-motorized boating is permitted with a boat ramp and trailer parking available. The campground features 34 sites including standard tent/RV sites, tent-only sites, double sites, and a group site. A 1.2-mile paved accessible trail circles the lake, ideal for walking, jogging, or cycling. The day-use area includes accessible picnic facilities. Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer, elk, chipmunks, squirrels, and various waterfowl. The nearby Morrow County OHV Park is located 8 miles north via connecting trails. ATV access within the campground is restricted to the dump station area and sites 25-28 only. Heppner, 41.5 miles north, is the nearest town for supplies and fuel.
Directions
From Heppner, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Turn east on Forest Service Road 2039 and follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 - $19 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| r6_umatilla_public_inquiries@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 676-9187 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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