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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 30 at 12:01PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Monday. 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
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.
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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