Scotts Camp Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No fees required. 14-day stay limit. No potable water available on site.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. 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
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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.
About
Scotts Camp Campground is a free primitive camping area in the Ochoco National Forest of central Oregon. Situated at the intersection of Forest Service Roads 22, 3010, and 2630, the campground provides convenient access to multiple forest roads and recreational opportunities in the area. The campground sits north of Big Summit Prairie and south of the Bridge Creek Wilderness, making it an ideal staging point for backcountry exploration, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water on site. Campers must bring their own drinking water and plan accordingly for a primitive camping experience. This is a first-come-first-served campground with no reservation system. There are no fees to camp here. A 14-day stay limit applies, as is standard across National Forest Service lands.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Head east on Hwy 26 for approximately 27 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2630 and continue for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2210 and continue for 2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 22 and continue for approximately 13 miles. Make a sharp left at the junction of Forest Service Road 22 and Forest Service Road 150 to stay on Forest Service Road 22. Proceed about 2 miles and Scotts Campground will be on your left at the intersection of Forest Service Road 22 and Forest Service Road 3010, across from a gravel pit.
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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Scotts Campground Page | |
| Ochoco NF Alerts |
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