USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Lower Camp Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 with water, 6 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,609 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
- EAST FORK BEECH CREEK MRS (NFSR 3600000) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Malheur National Forest
- Nearest town
- John Day
- Address
- Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day, OR, 97845
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Water Access
About
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
Magone Recreation Area
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
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 27° | 3° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 26° | -5° | 52° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 29° | 13° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 33° | 13° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 43° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 49° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 59° | 46° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 59° | 51° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 50° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 41° | 25° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 34° | 11° | 66° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 24° | 2° | 55° | 9 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
- Sunshine Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Head O' Boulder Forest Camp · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Middle Fork Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 10 sites
- Magone Lake · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 2 sites
- Deerhorn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 5 sites
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