Within Malheur National Forest, Head O Boulder Forest Camp provides a US Forest Service campground that remains open throughout the year. The site operates under a no-pets policy, which distinguishes it from many other forest campgrounds in the region.
Located roughly 20 miles north of Prairie City, this established campground sits within the broader network of camping spots around Malheur National Forest. The year-round access makes it an option for winter camping enthusiasts willing to navigate potentially challenging forest road conditions during snow season.
Description
This rustic camp offers a few sites and is also a trailhead which accesses the Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area. From the trailhead visitors can access other trails such as the Princess trail #251, Sunrise Butte Trail #255 and Blackeye Trail #243. Allowing for multiple opportunities for hiking.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHead O Boulder Forest Camp is located in Oregon near Prairie City
Public CampgroundDirections
From Prairie City, OR., drive east on US Highway 26 for approximately 13 miles to the junction with US Highway 7. Take US Highway 7 for one mile to the junction with County Road 20. Follow County Road 20 for approximately 14 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 45. Follow Forest Service Road 45 approximately 8 miles to Forest Service Road 4500-537. Follow Forest Service Road 4500-537 toward Indian Rock Lookout. This road will disect Head O'Boulder Forest Camp.
Coordinates
44.754881 N
118.6923 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 22 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 28 min from Kennewick, WA
- 4 hrs 33 min from Bend, OR
- 5 hrs 11 min from Lewiston, ID
