Malheur National Forest's Canyon Meadows campground sits within the national forest outside Canyon City, Oregon, operating from May through October under US Forest Service management. The site features open terrain and proximity to a lake, giving campers a layout with broad sightlines rather than dense tree cover. Nearby, Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead sits 1.5 miles northeast, and Indian Springs Campground is 4 miles east for those wanting a different setup.
Description
Located near the old Canyon Meadows Reservoir, opportunities at this site include hiking, hunting, this rustic campground sets at the edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness . The reservoir no longer holds water. The campground has wood picnic tables and older fire rings.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCanyon Meadows is located in Oregon near Malheur National Forest
Directions
From the town of John Day, OR., take US Highway 395 south approximately 9 miles to the junction of County Road 65. Follow County Road 65 for approximately 6 miles at which time the road becomes Forest Service Road 15, continue on Forest Service Road 15 for one mile to the junction with Forest Road 1520, follow Forest Road 1520 approximately 3 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
44.24000051 N
118.7740004 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 40 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 53 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 59 min from Kennewick, WA
