Mccubbins Gulch Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 15 through September 30. The OHV trail system closes December 1 through March 31 to protect winter range for deer and elk, and may close temporarily during fire season.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. 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
McCubbins Gulch Campground is a rustic, primitive campground located within the McCubbins Gulch OHV riding area on the eastern slopes of Mount Hood National Forest, near the boundary with Warm Springs Tribal Lands. The campground offers shady sites, many positioned alongside a small creek, providing a base camp for OHV riders exploring approximately 72 miles of designated trails open to Class 1 (quads) and Class 3 (single-track motorcycles). Full-size 4x4s and side-by-sides over 50 inches wide are not permitted on the trail system. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water, trash service, or hookups. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all garbage. The 25-foot vehicle length limit makes this campground unsuitable for large RVs. Expect to hear and see OHV activity throughout your stay. The campground is operated by concessionaire Alaska Recreational Management. Note that the adjacent Warm Springs Reservation is private tribal land; do not trespass. Oregon OHV permits and safety education cards are required for trail use.
Directions
From Maupin, OR, drive about 23 miles west on County Road 216, then 2 miles northeast on Forest Road 2110.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 668-1700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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