Bull Prairie Campground (OR)

Campground · Oregon · 30 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Umatilla National Forest (NF) · Open Access

30
Bookable sites
up to 25
People per site
4,040 ft
Elevation
East entrance
Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

Bull Prairie Campground is a local gem; a beautiful, woodsy place to enjoy a vacation, host a family reunion or social event, and to enjoy multiple recreational pursuits. This moderate-sized campground is located adjacent to 28-acre Bull Prairie Lake, which is stocked annually with trout. An accessible, family-friendly paved trail along the lake is ideal for morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shore or dockside fishing. The lake has a boat ramp, dock and trailer parking area, but only non-motorized boating is allowed. Nearby trails connect the campground and lake with the Morrow County OHV Park, 8 miles away. Note: ATVs are only allowed at the dump station and in the north part of the campground (sites 25-28).  

While this campground offers potable water, there is no garbage service so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home. 

Recreation

An accessible, family-friendly paved trail around the lake is designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline or dock fishing. Non-motorized boating is allowed with a boat ramp, dock, and parking area for trailers. Within the campground adjacent to the lake is a large day-use picnic area with accessible facilities. Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Hunting activities can be undertaken nearby, but not within this recreation site.

Facilities

This campground features 28 tent/RV campsites, 2 tent-only campsite, 3 double campsites, 1 group campsite, and 8 accessible vault toilets. Potable water is available seasonally throughout the campground and picnic area; no RV hookups are available. A 1.2 mile paved trail loops around the lake, together with 3 accessible fishing docks. 

Natural Features

This campground is fully forested with Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, grand fir, and spruce. Trout are stocked in the nearby lake. Deer, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits frequent the campground and waterfowl inhabit the lake and shore. It is also possible to sight an occasional elk in the nearby area. Bears and cougars live in the surrounding forest, but rarely enter the campground and bear-proof storage is not required. Mushroom and berry picking occur seasonally.

Nearby Attractions

The Morrow County OHV Park is located 8 miles north of the campground. Heppner, OR, located 41.5 miles to the north, is the closest town for supplies and gasoline.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 676-2155.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival either online or through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

The facts

  • Season: Mid-May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 30 bookable sites
  • Up to 25 people per site
  • Loops: Bull Prairie Lake

Site types

  • 28 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

30 campsites at Bull Prairie Campground (OR)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
1Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
10Bull Prairie LakeGroup Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—25 🐾
11Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—12 🐾
12Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—16 🐾
13Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
14Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
15Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
16Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
17Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
18Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
19Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
2Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
20Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—16 🐾
21Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
22Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
23Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
24Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
25Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
26Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—16 🐾
27Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
28Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
29Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
3Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
30Bull Prairie LakeTent Only Nonelectric———8 🐾
4Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
5Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
6Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
7Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
8Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—16 🐾
9Bull Prairie LakeStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾

Getting there

From Heppner, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Turn east on Forest Service Road 2039 and follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area.

44.97358, -119.66358 · 44°58'24.9"N 119°39'48.9"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Single sites: Extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance Double sites: Site 8, 11, 12, 20, and 26 are $19/night, up to 5 vehicles allowed Group sites: Site 10 is $25/night, up to 10 vehicles allowed *These fees are in addition to the $8 reservation fee in recreation.gov Dump station is $10.00 per use, paid through fee envelopes on site Day use and additional vehicle fees must be paid through fee envelopes on site.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Bull Prairie Campground (OR)

Can you reserve a site at Bull Prairie Campground (OR)?
Yes, Bull Prairie Campground (OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bull Prairie Campground (OR) have?
30 sites.
Are pets allowed at Bull Prairie Campground (OR)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bull Prairie Campground (OR).
Does Bull Prairie Campground (OR) have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Bull Prairie Campground (OR)?
Campfires are allowed at Bull Prairie Campground (OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Bull Prairie Campground (OR) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bull Prairie Campground (OR)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Fees are $14.00 per night single site, $19 per night double site, $25 per night group site. An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance. Double sites and groups sites are not available for Senior and Access Passes. Fo

Restrictions:

  • No motorized use on the lake.

Accessibility:

  • There is a 1.2 mile paved trail that loops around the lake, together with 4 accessible fishing docks.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bull Prairie Campground (OR)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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