Parish Cabin Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Water is shut off from early to mid-October until mid to late May or early June depending on temperatures. The campground typically operates late May through late October.
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
Parish Cabin Campground is located along Bear Creek in the Malheur National Forest, approximately 25 miles south of John Day, Oregon. The campground features 17 single sites and 1 double site, offering a rustic camping experience in a scenic mountain setting at an elevation where visitors can enjoy stream fishing and easy access to Logan Valley, renowned for its spectacular wildflower displays during spring and early summer. The campground serves as an excellent base for outdoor recreation, with nearby trailheads providing access to the beautiful Strawberry Mountain Wilderness for day hikes and backpacking trips. The area is particularly popular with hunters during hunting season. The surrounding landscape bears the marks of wildfires that burned through in 2012 and 2015, providing visitors with a unique educational opportunity to observe forest recovery and the ecological benefits of wildfire. This is a first-come, first-served campground with vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water during the warmer months. Water is shut off from early to mid-October until mid to late May or early June depending on temperatures. The campground operates with specific restrictions: horses are not allowed within the campground perimeter or pastured in Bear Creek or the adjacent meadow, and camping is not permitted outside the designated campground area.
Directions
From John Day, travel south on US Highway 395 for approximately 12 miles to the junction with County Road 65. Travel on County Road 65 for approximately 8 miles until the road changes to Forest Road 15. Continue on Forest Road 15 for approximately 4 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Turn west onto Forest Road 16 and travel for approximately 1 mile; the campground will be on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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