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Middle Fork Campground

Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day, Oregon, United States

campsite
vault toilet

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
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. 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Location Middle Fork Campground

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

Highway access

Middle Fork Campground is accessible via US Highway 26 and US Highway 7, both of which are within approximately 12 miles of the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.6301 / -118.606

Elevation: 1172 feet

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Policies & Rules

General

  • First come, first serve
  • Malheur National Forest Fire Information
  • Malheur National Forest Alerts
  • 14 day stay limit
  • No cell phone coverage.
  • 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 trash service; Pack it in/Pack it out

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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