Parish Cabin Campground
Open for the season through October 31. Water from the hand pump typically becomes available late May or early June and shuts off mid-October, depending on temperatures. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. 14-day stay limit in effect.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
14 DAY STAY LIMIT
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
Stancliff Bridge FSR31 Closure for Repair
This Closure is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs to roads and bridges within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Road maintenance on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District will commence on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Stancliff bridge must be closed to protect the public during the repair…
Magone Trail Closure Continuation 2026
Due to precommercial thinning operations that are planned around Magone Bike trail paths, for the safety of the public these trails need to be closed to the public while falling activities take place. Trails and Trailheads affected:Porcupine Springs #5089Phlo #5091Pumphouse #5091
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 a small, rustic campground nestled along Bear Creek in Oregon's Malheur National Forest. The 18 sites (17 single and 1 double) feature extended concrete picnic tables, raised fire rings, and compacted gravel pads. Vault toilets are available, and potable water from a hand pump operates seasonally from late May through mid-October. This is a pack-it-out campground with no trash service. The campground provides excellent access to outdoor recreation. Bear Creek offers fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, while bull trout (catch-and-release only) are also present. Nearby Logan Valley is known for exceptional wildflower displays in spring and early summer. Multiple trailheads leading into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness are a short drive away. The surrounding landscape shows the effects of wildfires that burned through in 2012 and 2015, offering a unique opportunity to observe forest recovery. The campground is especially popular with hunters during fall seasons. Horses are not permitted within the campground perimeter and cannot pasture in Bear Creek or the adjacent meadow.
Directions
From John Day, OR, travel south on US Highway 395 for approximately 12 miles to the junction with County Road 65. Continue on County Road 65 for approximately 8 miles until it becomes Forest Road 15. Travel on Forest Road 15 for approximately 4 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16, turn west onto Forest Road 16, and travel approximately 1 mile. The campground will be on the right.
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 | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Parish Cabin Campground | |
| Recreation.gov Malheur NF |
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