USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Dixie Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 with water, 9 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,243 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DIXIE CAMP CG MRS (NFSR 2600158) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Malheur National Forest
- Nearest town
- John Day
- Address
- Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day, OR, 97845
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Camping, Hiking, Hunting
About
Overview
Dixie Campground is a short drive off of Highway US 26 near Dixie Summit. This is a great destination for berry picking, it is also a wonderful base camp for anyone wanting to hike, hunt or just explore the Malheur National Forest. There is a day use picnic area before you enter the overnight campground. The Sumpter Valley Interpretive and Davis Creek Trails as well as other great recreational activities are just a short drive from the campground. It's a short drive to Prairie City or Bates.
Recreation
Dixie Campground provides a variety of recreation opportunities throughout the summer and fall. In late July and early August, visitors can take advantage of excellent huckleberry picking in the surrounding area. A designated picnic area offers a comfortable spot for outdoor meals and gatherings. When hunting season arrives, the campground's proximity to hunting terrain makes it a favored destination for hunters.
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
Middle Fork John Day River
Sumpter Valley Interpretative Site
Davis Creek Trail
Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area
Austin House
Bates State Park
Dewitt Museum and Depot Park
Kam Wah Chung & Co. State Heritage Site
Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum
Grant County Historical Museum
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 18° | -3° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 20° | -2° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 23° | 10° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 27° | 5° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 37° | 25° | 78° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 43° | 30° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 54° | 39° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 54° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 44° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 34° | 18° | 71° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 27° | 8° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 16° | -2° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Bates State Park · Oregon State Parks · 5 mi · 28 sites
- Deerhorn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 5 sites
- Middle Fork Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 10 sites
- Sunshine Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 1 sites
- Oregon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
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