Established Camping
Rock Springs Campground
Rock Springs Campground is located in Malheur National Forest, Oregon, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
This small campground is convieniently located just off of Forest Road 17. Nestled among pondersoa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon.__The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons. Visitors can enjoy fishing in Poison Creek Resevoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Malheur River Trail #303 and Craft Cabin trail #319.
Location
Rock Springs Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Burns, OR., travel east on US Highway 20 approximately 2.8 miles to US Highway 395 north. Turn right onto US Highway 395 north toward John Day, OR. Follow US Highway 395 for approximately 30.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 17. Turn right onto Forest Road 17, travel 4.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 054. Follow Forest Road 054 for approximately 1, the campground will be on the right.
Coordinates
43.998972 N
118.8396 W
Detours Nearby
Murderers Creek Guard Station
1 hr 4 min away
Oregon Mine Campground
1 hr 8 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 49 min from Bend
- 3 hrs 30 min from Boise
- 4 hrs 6 min from Walla Walla
- 4 hrs 11 min from Kennewick
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
