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.
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
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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