North Fork Malheur Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through October. Access roads are not maintained in winter.
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Malheur Falls Post Fire Hazards Closure
Prohibitions1. Entering into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e).2. Being on a National Forest System Road. 36 CFR § 261.54(c) and (e).
14 Day Stay Limit
Prohibition of Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
About
North Fork Malheur Campground is a primitive, 5-site campground located along the Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River in the Malheur National Forest. This remote campground serves as an excellent base camp for hunters, anglers, and hikers seeking a quiet escape in northeastern Oregon's Blue Mountains. The campground offers basic amenities including extended concrete picnic tables, raised fire rings, compacted dirt and gravel parking areas for tents and trailers, and vault toilets with compacted gravel/concrete approaches. No potable water is available, so visitors must bring their own. The North Fork Malheur River provides excellent fishing opportunities for Rainbow Trout, and the North Fork Malheur Trailhead is located within a half mile of the campground, offering access to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Access to the campground requires traveling approximately 34 miles from Prairie City via County Road 62, Forest Road 16, and Forest Road 1675. The road is quite rough and becomes very muddy after periods of rain, making access challenging during wet weather. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees and no reservation system.
Directions
From Prairie City, turn onto South Main Street. Follow to the junction with Bridge Street and turn left. Continue past the cemetery where the road becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16, turn east. Follow Forest Road 16 for approximately 12 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1675 on the right. Follow Forest Road 1675 for approximately 2 miles to the campground. The road is rough and becomes very muddy after rain.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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