Deep Creek Campground
Open seasonally from mid-May through October. First-come, first-served with no advance reservations. No potable water available. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 2:59PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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
About
Deep Creek Campground is a quiet, primitive campground nestled among large ponderosa pine trees with views across the Crooked River to beautiful Western larch trees. Though the drive is long from either Prineville or Paulina, access is paved most of the way. The campground offers a serene setting ideal for those seeking solitude in the Ochoco National Forest. The North Fork Crooked River provides fishing opportunities, with regulations allowing flies and lures only from the third Saturday in May through October 31, with a two-trout daily limit (8-inch minimum). While no formal hiking trails exist at the campground, nearby spur roads offer opportunities to explore additional scenery on foot. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. RVs and trailers can be accommodated on the wide loop road and mostly flat parking spurs, but there are no hookups. Expect the campground to fill during hunting season and holidays.
Directions
From Prineville: Head east on Highway 26 for 15 miles, turn right onto County Road 123 and continue 8 miles, stay straight at the junction to merge onto Forest Service Road 42, then continue 23 miles to the campground on your right. From Paulina: Take County Road 112 east for 3.5 miles to Beaver Creek Road (County Road 113), northeast 8 miles to Forest Service Road 42, north 8 miles to Six Corners, make a sharp left to continue on FS Road 42, then 12 miles west to the campground on your left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $11 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Deep Creek Campground | |
| Ochoco NF Alerts & Closures |
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