Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Malheur National Forest

Looking for the best campgrounds near Malheur National Forest, OR? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Malheur National Forest campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Oregon camping adventure.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Malheur National Forest (48)

    1. Strawberry Campground

    6 Reviews
    Prairie City, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 820-3311

    "Off the beaten path, but we'll worth it! Dropped 20 degrees from the hot valley floor. Around 8 spots, first come, but a few other spots on the way up, for dispersed."

    "Nice sites with lots of separation and easy access to a trailhead. Multiple vault toilets available as well as water taps that I don’t think are potable but good enough to rinse dishes."

    2. Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Campground

    27 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, OR
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 932-4453

    $26 - $32 / night

    "This is always such a great place to stop when traveling between Idaho and western Oregon. It has lots of shade, lawn, and hedges that offer privacy between the large camp sites."

    "In general, Oregon State Parks are great. This is another nice one with plenty of tent and RV sites available. Bathrooms and showers on-site."

    3. Big Creek

    1 Review
    Malheur National Forest, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 820-3311

    "Big Creek was swollen with run off and grouse were busy with mating calls (flapping wings) from near by fallen logs. Easy back-in sites for rv's, tables, fire pits, clean pit toilets. "

    4. Wickiup

    2 Reviews
    Seneca, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 575-3000

    $6 - $9 / night

    5. Slide Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Malheur National Forest, OR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 820-3311

    6. Grant County RV Park

    8 Reviews
    John Day, OR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 575-1900

    $15 / night

    "After a full day, driving, we were having trouble finding a place to stay near John Day, Oregon. All of the very few campgrounds available we’re already full."

    "Stream running next to the sites. Close to town. It is next to the fairgrounds, but very quit when no events. Good place to spend the night while traveling through"

    7. Fawn Spring Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    John Day, OR
    13 miles

    "Good little tucked away site with spring water, fire pits and lots of empty space for my truck. Make sure to stop at the sign, we went about 2-3 extra miles looking before we came back lol"

    "It’s a bit of an uphill drive off 15, but it’s a pretty good gravel road. There was a fair amount of litter from what looked like a hunting group when we arrived, but we took it with us."

    8. Starr

    4 Reviews
    Seneca, OR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 575-3000

    "Nice area close to the road. Plenty of room for my small trailer. Though it was close to the road it wasn’t very noisy. I camped in site 9 so 1/4 mile away from the road. Only issue last role of TP."

    "great location. sites 1-6 are pretty close to the main road, but tidy little sites, a pit toilet. no running water."

    9. Depot Park

    3 Reviews
    Prairie City, OR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 820-3605

    10. Parish Cabin

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    Seneca, OR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 575-3000
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Malheur National Forest

224 Reviews of 48 Malheur National Forest Campgrounds


  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2017

    Murderers Creek Guard Station

    Murderer's Creek is Full of Surprises

    The Cabin

    Besides the pullout couch leaving a lot to be desired, this little guard station was wonderful. Perfect for two, this cabin comes with propane heat and powered appliances, so no need to sacrifice meal quality or comfort. We were here for Thanksgiving and it was great to be able to explore the Malheur National Forest during the crisp days, and come back to a warm cabin late in the afternoon. In the spring, I imagine you can fish the creek behind the cabin.

    The Wildlife

    If you hike a little off trail, there's plenty of wildlife to be seen. We ended up hiking to Horse Mountain (about 3.5 miles from the cabin), and saw wild horses early in the morning. We also saw mule deer and turkeys. Maybe it is because it was November, but there were very few people out exploring the area.

    The Terrain

    The forest was super easy to move through, and if you're driving from western Oregon, the terrain is quite an amazingly unique site given its golden hills and red rocks. All in all, I highly recommend staying here for a nature filled getaway.

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Idlewild Campground - Malheur

    USGS campground off highway 395

    This campground is located off highway 395 in the Malheur National Forest. We camped in space 11 near the entrance after driving the loop almost back to the beginning near the single rustic vault toilet. We stayed there in late October and paid $5, ½ of the $10 camping fee. The water was shut off but the toilet was open and clean with tp. We were the only ones who stayed there that night. Several people came in during the night to use the toilets as there is another one further back, the first as you drive in.

    The sites aren’t spaced too close together and the large pines create shade. Since we were there in October, we didn’t need the shade. We couldn’t hear the highway traffic as 395 isn’t that busy but during logging operations, yes, the log trucks can be heard. There is also a large timber day use structure. There are mountain bike trails nearby. If you need supplies, Burns Safeway is a good store for a small town.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2023

    Blue Mtn Sno Park

    Good sno park camping

    Free camping in sno park parking lot in Malheur National Forest between May and October. Huge parking lot, accessible for any giant RV. Lot is flat enough, not totally flat but good enough for the night. 

    There’s an accessible pit toilet here but it was locked when we stayed here in July. 

    We had the whole lot to ourselves for the night. Very peaceful and quiet, very minimal traffic and road noise. Nice forest roads to walk along. Lots of green grass and trees when we came in July. 

    No amenities here at all, please pack out your waste and keep it clean. Zero cell reception here in this entire area with Verizon or ATT but the lot is in a big clearing with no trees around so I’m guessing starlink would work well here.

  • T
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Chukar Park Campground

    Hidden, peaceful, clean

    Access road is well maintained gravel. Campground was uncrowded on a July Saturday night. Lots of water and pit toilets. Access to the river but it's fast moving so I'd worry about kids and pets. Mosquitos showed up en masse at dusk. Lots of shade. Definitely worth $5.

  • Mike E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2023

    Quail Ridge RV park

    Newer, Basic overnight place

    This is in Burns/Hines Oregon. This town is basically a stopover between Boise/Treasure Valley and Bend, Oregon. This park is well suited just for an overnight on the road. The whole property is graveled. All the hookups are in great shape and the whole place looks new-ish. The water pressure is about 100PSI, so use your regulator unless you want to risk popping your plumbing at some place or another. The town has many restaurants, fast food, convenience stores, car parts, car washes, etc. There is a pet park. The host/manager was very down to earth and helpful and greeted us in his golf cart as soon as we pulled up. I recommend this place for a quick/clean stopover. We'll use it again to break up our driving hours. There's not much to see or do in Burns/Hines. The WIFI is excellent coverage and strength and speed. Supports WIFI 6.0. Verizon 3bars.

  • N
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Campground

    An Oasis on Highway 26

    This is always such a great place to stop when traveling between Idaho and western Oregon. It has lots of shade, lawn, and hedges that offer privacy between the large camp sites. Super clean showers and restrooms, dog friendly, and a nice trail to walk along next to the river. Yes, the sites closer to the road are noisier due to traffic, while the ones closer to the river are the buggiest in the summer, but if you want hook ups, easy access, and an RV dump and don't mind paying for all these amenities, this is the place. We stayed in site 9, which has a super long paved and level driveway giving you lots of peace and quiet.

  • K
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Burns RV Park

    Small but friendly

    Our truck broke down just outside of Burns and we ended up having our travel trailer towed to this RV park, as it was the only place we could stay for the week while waiting to get our truck repaired. We had a full hookup spot, which was super nice, but the spot itself was pretty small. This is typical of many RV parks I have been too - good amenities but small spot.

    There were some other spots in the park that were slightly larger and had picnic tables, but ours did not. We had only a tiny plastic table with 2 chairs, but we were so close to the RV next to us that we were basically either looking in their window or we would have to be right next to the "road'. Not ideal so we didn't spend much time outside.

    There was room here for all sizes of campers - from tents (I saw I guy on a bicycle who tent camped for the night) to giant motorhomes with cars towed behind. The park hosts were all extremely nice and helpful, given our circumstances. They also gave us a military discount since my husband is a veteran.

    Restrooms and showers were fairly small (only 2 toilets and 2 showers in each bathroom) but I think most folks used the facilities in their RVs. The shop/office sells propane and ice, so we were able to restock on both (plus they have wine and ice cream if you need a little splurge).

    The park is right off of the highway so you may get some truck/traffic noise but it didn't seem to bother us city folks too much. :)

    Wifi was fairly decent and you can get some local channels in the TV, if those things are important to you.

    Dog and kid friendly, but there is really not much for either to do here.

    Overall, this suited our purpose, in that we had a nice safe place to stay while our truck was repaired, but I'm not sure I would stay here just for kicks. Close to the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and a great stopover if you need a night to rest while driving through the high desert of Oregon.

  • Annell N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Union Creek Campground

    Union Creek Campground

    May 17-26, 2019 Very nice campground. Site C6 walk-up site had electric and water. Park has dump station, Restrooms had flush toilets but no hot water and no showers. Elevation 4,097. Verizon had 2 bars 4G.  Address: 17564 Sumpter Stage Highway, Baker City Oregon 97814. Hike 16 mile trail around the lake. Legally sale cannibus in Sumpter - 10 miles from the park. Enjoyed D&J Taco Shop restaurant downtown. No sales tax in Oregon.

  • Mike E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2021

    Southwest Shore Campground

    Quiet beautiful campground near the Lake

    Philip's lake is a delightful small Lake in the hills near Baker City Oregon and Sumpter Oregon. Is generally great weather and beautiful surroundings make this day wonderful small campground to relax and enjoy nature. There are only 13 campsites.. Non reservable. It is operated by the Anthony Lakes the Anthony Lakes management company. Not maintained in the winter but open and free. 15 spots available in this campground. 3 bars of Verizon cell service.


Guide to Malheur National Forest

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Malheur National Forest in Oregon, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Malheur National Forest

  • At Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, you’ll find spacious sites with plenty of shade and a nice trail along the river, perfect for walks with your dog.
  • Strawberry Campground offers a secluded atmosphere with lots of separation between sites, making it a great choice for a peaceful getaway with your pet.
  • Elk Creek Campground allows pets and features a beautiful creek nearby, providing a refreshing spot for your dog to cool off.

Pet owners like the variety of amenities

  • Grant County RV Park is big rig friendly and offers full hookups, making it convenient for those traveling with pets in RVs.
  • At Magone Lake Campground, you can enjoy a lovely lake for swimming and paddling, while your pet can explore the surrounding Ponderosa forest.
  • Depot Park features clean facilities and a large lawn area, perfect for letting your dog stretch their legs after a long drive.

Dog owners appreciate the natural surroundings

  • Dixie Campground is known for its peaceful environment, where you can spot deer and enjoy the tranquility of nature with your pet.
  • Wickiup is surrounded by trees and has a creek running through it, providing a shady and serene spot for you and your dog to relax.
  • Slide Creek Campground offers a picturesque setting with easy access to water for your pets, making it a delightful choice for a camping trip.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Malheur National Forest is Strawberry Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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