Mcnaughton Spring Campground
This primitive campground is typically accessible during summer months when forest roads are clear of snow. As a remote, undeveloped site not actively listed on official USFS recreation pages, current operational status and conditions should be verified with the Prairie City Ranger District before visiting.
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
McNaughton Spring Campground is a small, undeveloped camping area within Malheur National Forest, situated at approximately 4,900 feet elevation near Prairie City, Oregon. This primitive campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees and no reservations. The site offers a remote, quiet camping experience typical of the rustic USFS campgrounds scattered throughout the Malheur. The campground sits in a mixed conifer forest setting characteristic of the Blue Mountains region. Nearby attractions include access to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and various hiking trails in the area. The forest provides habitat for mule deer, elk, and various bird species, making it popular with hunters and wildlife enthusiasts. As a primitive site, facilities are minimal. Campers should come prepared for backcountry conditions, bringing their own water supply and packing out all trash. The 14-day stay limit applies to all camping on the Malheur National Forest.
Directions
From Prairie City, Oregon, travel south on County Road 62 toward the Strawberry Mountain area. The campground is accessed via forest roads in the vicinity of McNaughton Spring. High-clearance vehicles may be recommended depending on road conditions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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