OutReserve

Middle Fork Campground

campsite
vault toilet

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Fire Pit
Fire Pit

About Middle Fork Campground

This small campground along the Scenic Middle Fork of the John Day River set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pine trees is a great spot for fishing and viewing spawning steelhead in the fall.  The campground is a good starting point for hunters, hikers and those wishing to see beautiful scenery, wildlife and wildflowers.  The campground sets just off of the county road allowing for easy access to all variety of vehicles and bicycles. 

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Fire Pit
    Fire Pit

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Location Middle Fork Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 44.6301 / -118.606

Elevation: 1172 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

First come, first serve

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Malheur National Forest Fire Information

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Malheur National Forest Alerts

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14 day stay limit

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No cell phone coverage.

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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.

General

No trash service; Pack it in/Pack it out

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