Established Camping
Lower Camp Creek Forest Camp
Lower Camp Creek Forest Camp is located near Grant, Oregon, within the Malheur National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with creeks and varied elevations. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
A pleasantly small campground tucked among ponderosa pines along a forest creek. This campground is popular with hunters. Just a short drive away from the beautiful Middle Fork of the John Day River. Less than a mile away is Arch Rock Trail #258, an ashflow tuff with a scenic arch and several small rockshelters eroded into the outcrop, allowing visitors a place to see fascinating geological features. A bit further at 13 miles away is Magone Lake Campground, a great place to swim, fish or hike.
Location
Lower Camp Creek Forest Camp is located in Oregon
Directions
From the town of Prairie City, OR, travel west 3 miles on US Highway 26 to the junction with County Road 18. Turn right, follow County Road 18 approximately 9 miles to the junction with Forest Road 36, turn right and follow Forest Road 36 approximately 11 miles. The camp ground will be on the left.
Coordinates
44.67300022 N
118.79900028 W
Detours Nearby
Magone Lake Campground
31 min away
Dixie Campground
52 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 12 min from Walla Walla
- 3 hrs 16 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 18 min from Kennewick
- 3 hrs 34 min from Bend
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
