North Fork Malheur Campground
The campground is temporarily closed. Seasonal access is typically limited by snow and road conditions. When open, the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM 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
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:14PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. 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
About
North Fork Malheur Campground sits in a quiet, remote area of the Malheur National Forest near the Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River. This small campground has five primitive sites, each equipped with a concrete picnic table and raised fire ring. The parking spurs are compacted dirt and gravel, suitable for tents and smaller camp trailers. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available. The campground is popular with anglers targeting rainbow trout in the North Fork Malheur River and serves as an excellent base camp for hunters during fall seasons. The North Fork Malheur Trailhead is located within half a mile, providing access to trails that wind through old-growth ponderosa pine forests along the scenic river corridor. Access requires traveling approximately 34 miles from Prairie City via County Road 62, Forest Road 16, and Forest Road 1675. The final stretch of road is rough and becomes very muddy after periods of rain, making high-clearance vehicles advisable.
Directions
From Prairie City, OR, turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and continue past the cemetery; the road becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 20 miles to Forest Road 16 and turn east. Follow Forest Road 16 for approximately 12 miles to Forest Road 1675 on the right. Follow Forest Road 1675 for approximately 2 miles to the campground.
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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 820-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS North Fork Malheur Campground |
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