Starr Campground
Temporarily closed. The typical operating season for Malheur National Forest fee campgrounds runs May 1 through October 31. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM 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. 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
Starr Campground sits in a prime location in Malheur National Forest, offering easy highway access while maintaining a forested, peaceful atmosphere among beautiful ponderosa pines. The campground is divided into two levels: an upper section near Highway 395 and a lower, more secluded area deeper in the pine forest. Within a 7-mile drive are numerous trailheads leading into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site, featuring a hike through old growth ponderosa pines, is just a few miles away. Logan Valley, a short drive further south, provides excellent wildflower viewing and wildlife observation during spring, summer, and fall. The campground is popular with big game hunters in fall and early winter, with opportunities for mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and wild turkey. The nearby Murderers Creek area offers chances to see the wild horses that reside there.
Directions
From John Day, Oregon, travel south on US Highway 395 approximately 16 miles. The campground will be on the right side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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