Deerhorn Campground

Deerhorn Site 1

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

About Deerhorn Campground

This small campground offers fishing, exploring, nature watching and hunting opportunities in the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway.  The campground is busiest during late summer and hunting season. 

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Location Deerhorn Campground

Address:
Blue Mountain Ranger District
John Day, OR, 97845
United States

Highway access

Deerhorn Campground is accessible via Highway 26 and Highway 7, both of which are major roads in the area.

Policies & Rules

General

  • First come, first serve
  • Malheur National Forest Fire Information
  • Malheur National Forest Alerts
  • 14 day stay limit
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • No cell phone coverage.
  • No trash service; Pack it in/Pack it out

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Last updated: August 19, 2026

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