Part of the US Forest Service's Malheur National Forest, Oregon Mine Campground sits in a remote wooded area accessed by dirt roads that become impassable during winter and wet spring conditions. The campground provides basic facilities including toilets but no potable water, though campers can treat creek water from the nearby stream.
Wild horses roam this region, and the open forest setting serves as a base for hiking and horseback riding. The area supports diverse wildlife and plant communities. Campers should prepare for primitive conditions and seasonal road limitations when planning visits to this backcountry location.
Description
Adjacent to Murderer's Creek, this little campground is a great base camp for hunters. The campground is a nice area for those wishing to horse camp, a buck and pole corral is located adjacent to the campground. Visitors to the campground can enjoy bird watching, hunting and fishing in near by creeks. Hikers have options in the Cedar Grove Botanical area and Fields Peak trail. Visitors may get the opportunity to see one of the beautiful wild horses that reside in the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOregon Mine Campground is located in Oregon near Mount Vernon
Directions
From John Day, OR., travel approximatley 18 miles west on US Highway 26 to the junction of Forest Service Road 21. Travel south on Forest Service Road 21 for approximately 12 to the junction with Forest Service Road 2170. Travel west on Forest Service Road 2170 to Oregon Mine Forest Camp.
Coordinates
44.27554971 N
119.2961004 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 53 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 42 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 43 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 53 min from Boise, ID







