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 July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM 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
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM 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
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:46PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM 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
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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