Lower Camp Creek Campground
Campground · Oregon · 6 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 6
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
Overview
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 ash flow tuff with a scenic arch and several small rock shelters 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.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy easy access to the Arch Rock Trail, where eroded ash flows and rock shelters offer a chance to experience fascinating geological features up close. The Middle Fork John Day River is just a short drive away, providing scenic landscapes and additional outdoor exploration. The campground is also a popular starting point for hunters.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilet is conveniently located in the middle of the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Middle Fork John Day River
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.The facts
- 6 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Lower Camp Creek
Site types
- 6 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, grills.
6 campsites at Lower Camp Creek Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Camp Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Lower Camp Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Lower Camp Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Lower Camp Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Lower Camp Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Lower Camp Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
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Common questions about Lower Camp Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lower Camp Creek Campground?
- Yes, Lower Camp Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lower Camp Creek Campground have?
- 6 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Lower Camp Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Camp Creek Campground.
- Does Lower Camp Creek Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
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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