Yellowjacket Campground
The campground was closed through 2025 due to the Falls Fire. The official closure order ended December 31, 2025, and current Forest Service alerts do not list this closure as active. However, the campground page has not been updated to reflect open status. Water systems typically operate mid-May through mid-October.
Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 2:59PM 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 21 at 2:08PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
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
Yellowjacket Campground occupies a quiet spot on the shores of Yellowjacket Lake within Malheur National Forest. The lake features a small sand beach and easily accessible shoreline, making it ideal for fishing and non-motorized boating. The surrounding area provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities with bald eagles, osprey, and pronghorn antelope commonly seen in the vicinity. The campground offers 20 first-come, first-served sites at $10 per night, with vault toilets and a covered group picnic area. Drinking water is available from a hand pump during warmer months (typically mid-May through mid-October), but is shut off during the cold season. Campers should be aware that warmer weather can bring blue-green algae blooms to the lake. Access requires navigating about 33 miles of paved and gravel forest roads from Burns, Oregon via County Road 127/Forest Road 47, Forest Road 37, and Forest Road 3745. The campground was affected by the 2024 Falls Fire and experienced extended closures during recovery operations.
Directions
From Burns, OR, travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with County Road 127/Forest Road 47. Turn right at the sign for Yellowjacket Lake and Delintment Lake. Follow County Road 127/Forest Road 47 for approximately 30 miles to the junction with Forest Road 37. Turn right onto Forest Road 37 and continue 2.3 miles to Forest Road 3745. Turn right onto Forest Road 3745 and continue 1 mile, then turn right at the end of Yellowjacket Lake into the camping area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 573-4300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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