Elkhorn Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No fees. Stage 1 fire restrictions may be in effect seasonally. 14-day stay limit.
Air Quality Alert issued August 31 at 12:07PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon 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
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
Elkhorn Campground occupies a quiet setting at the edge of Forest Service land in Oregon's Maury Mountains within the Ochoco National Forest. Large ponderosa pines provide shade and seclusion, giving the campground a remote feel despite being relatively accessible from Prineville via Highway 380 and Forest Service Road 16. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with basic amenities: vault toilets and a picnic table at each site. There is no potable water, so campers must pack in their own supply. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. The area is renowned among rockhounds for the nearby Maury Mountain agate beds, which yield red, green, and gold moss agates. The surrounding forest offers opportunities for dispersed recreation, wildlife viewing, and exploring the high desert landscape of central Oregon.
Directions
From Prineville, travel southeast on Highway 380 for about 32 miles. Turn south onto Forest Service Road 16 and continue for about 5 miles. Elkhorn Campground will be on your left, just past the National Forest boundary.
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 | $0 |
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 Elkhorn Campground | |
| USFS Maury Mountains Area |
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