South Fork Campground
Open seasonally from May through September. First-come, first-served with self-service fee station; some sites may be reservable via Recreation.gov. Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period.
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.
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.…
About
South Fork Campground is a small Forest Service campground situated along the South Fork of the Burnt River in eastern Oregon's Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Reconstructed in 2008 and again in 2019, the campground features 12 tent/trailer sites and 2 tent-only sites tucked beneath cool pine and fir trees. Pull-through parking areas accommodate trailers, and each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground serves as a basecamp for multiple recreation activities. The South Fork of the Burnt River offers stream fishing, while hunters use the area during fall seasons. OHV enthusiasts benefit from direct access to the Blue Mountain OHV Trail system, with the trailhead located across Forest Road 6005 from the campground entrance. Facilities are basic: vault toilets are provided, but potable water may not be available. Campers should bring their own water supply. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a self-service fee station, though some sites may be reservable through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Unity, Oregon, travel west on Highway 26 to South Fork Burnt River Road (County Road 600). Turn left and drive approximately 7 miles to the Forest boundary where the road becomes Forest Road 6005. Continue 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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