White Rock Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No fees, no reservations. Campers must bring their own water. High-clearance 4WD vehicle recommended for the final mile. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 7:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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
About
White Rock Campground is tucked away in a dense ponderosa pine forest on the southeast edge of Mill Creek Wilderness in the Ochoco National Forest. This small, primitive campground offers 3 sites of various sizes, each equipped with a picnic table and fire pit/grill. Only one site can accommodate an RV or trailer. Vault toilets are available, but campers must bring their own water. The campground serves as a gateway to backcountry exploration, located within walking distance of the Wildcat South Trailhead providing access to Mill Creek Wilderness where motorized vehicles and bicycles are prohibited. On the drive in, you'll pass the White Fir Springs agate beds, a popular rockhounding destination. Access requires navigating Forest Service Road 300, where the final mile is rough and high-clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended. The remote location and challenging access mean you'll likely have the place to yourself for a quiet forest experience.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Take Highway 26 east for approximately 19 miles, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 3350 (Wildcat Mountain Road). Continue for approximately 6 miles on Forest Service Road 3350 to the junction with Forest Service Road 300. Turn right and proceed up Forest Service Road 300 for approximately 2 miles where the road will dead-end into White Rock Campground.
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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS White Rock Campground | |
| Ochoco NF Alerts & Notices |
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