Starr Campground

Campground · Oregon · 11 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

11
Bookable sites
up to 8
People per site
Starr Entrance Sign
Photo: USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

Starr Campground is located just off of US Highway 395 making it very easy to get to.  The campground has an upper level that is closer to the highway, yet still set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pines.  The lower part of the campground is set further back in the pine trees allowing for a more secluded experience.  This beautiful campground sets in a prime spot for hunters, hikers and wildlife enthusiast.  Within a 7 mile drive of the campground are numerous trailheads leading into the beautiful Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.  Just a few more miles down the road is beautiful Logan Valley, this area is amazing during the spring, summer and fall months affording wildflower, wildlife and scenery viewing. 

Recreation

Starr Campground is a convenient base camp during hunting season, offering easy access to surrounding public lands including the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

Nearby Attractions

The facts

  • 11 bookable sites
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Starr

Site types

  • 11 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

11 campsites at Starr Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01StarrStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—8 🐾
02StarrStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
03StarrStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
04StarrStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
05StarrStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—8 🐾
06StarrStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—8 🐾
07StarrStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—8 🐾
08StarrStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—8 🐾
09StarrStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—8 🐾
10StarrStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾
11StarrStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—8 🐾

Getting there

From the town of John Day, OR., travel south on US Highway 395 approximately 16 miles.  The campground will be on the right.

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Common questions about Starr Campground

Can you reserve a site at Starr Campground?
Yes, Starr Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Starr Campground have?
11 sites.
Are pets allowed at Starr Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Starr Campground.
Does Starr Campground have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Starr Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Starr Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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