Deerhorn Forest Camp
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations. No potable water available; bring your own. Pack out all trash. 14-day stay limit. No cell phone coverage.
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 1:23PM PDT until July 23 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just enough today to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across central Oregon and portions of the eastern mountains. Brief heavy downpours, gusty outflow winds, small hail, and frequent lightning will be possible... The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 694 Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon, 695 Eagle Cap Wilderness, 697 Central Blue Mountains and 699 Western Forested Blue Mountains. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms Thursday after 1200. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-45 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. 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 22 at 9:41AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. 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
Deerhorn Forest Camp is a small, rustic campground nestled along the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway in the Malheur National Forest. With just five campsites, it offers a quiet retreat for those seeking solitude and access to fishing, hunting, and nature watching opportunities. The campground sees its busiest periods during late summer and hunting season. Each campsite features a fire ring, picnic table, and space for parking camp trailers, though only one site can accommodate an RV up to 30 feet in total length (including tow vehicle). An accessible vault toilet serves the campground. Campers must bring their own drinking water as there is no potable water on site, and all trash must be packed out. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Be aware there is no cell phone coverage in the area. A 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From Prairie City, OR, travel east on Highway 26 approximately 13 miles to the junction with Highway 7. Turn onto Highway 7 for approximately 1/8 mile to County Road 20, then turn onto County Road 20. Travel approximately 4 miles; the campground will be on your left. The turn is on a corner and marked with a small green sign.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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