Deerhorn Campground
Campground · Oregon · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
Overview
This small campground offers fishing, exploring, nature watching and hunting opportunities in the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway. The campground is busiest during late summer and hunting season.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy abundant recreation, from fishing the Middle Fork John Day River to exploring the surrounding forested landscape. This area also provides convenient access to hunting terrain.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is conveniently located in the campground.
Natural Features
Borders Middle Fork John Day River
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.Nearby Attractions
The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Deerhorn
Site types
- 5 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
5 campsites at Deerhorn Campground
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deerhorn | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Deerhorn | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Deerhorn | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Deerhorn | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Deerhorn | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Prairie City, OR., travel east on Highway 26 approximately 13 miles to the junction of Highway 26 and Highway 7. Turn onto Highway 7 for approximately 1/8th of a mile to the junction with County Road 20, turn onto County Road 20. On County Road 20 travel approximately 4 miles, the campground will be on your left. The turn for the campground is on a corner, the entrance is marked with a small green sign.
Fees and stay limits
Single site: $8/night additional vehicle fee: $4 per vehicle per day
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 Deerhorn Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Deerhorn Campground?
- Yes, Deerhorn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Deerhorn Campground have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Deerhorn Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Deerhorn Campground.
- Does Deerhorn Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Deerhorn Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Deerhorn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Email SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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