USDA Forest Service · Oregon

Trout Farm Campground

USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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Sites
6
Hookups
6 with water, 6 no hookups
Season
May 1 to October 31
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
4,925 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
TROUT FARM CG MRS (NFSR 6200210) · bituminous surface treatment · high clearance vehicles
Lake
Malheur National Forest
Nearest town
Prairie City
Address
Prairie City Ranger District, Prairie City, OR, 97869
Activities
Berry Picking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting

About

Overview

Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast.  This campground offers a nice  pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier.  Trout Farm Campground also has a newly renovated covered picnic shelter and running water.  A great place to visit near the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy pond and stream fishing, picnicking, seasonal berry picking and a short walk around the pond. Nearby hunting areas offer additional recreation, and the campground's close proximity to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness makes it an inviting base for exploration.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months. Day use entails parking, fishing and a covered picnic shelter.

Natural Features

John Day River headwaters are nearby.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (541) 820-3800 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Prairie City Ranger District

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Monument Rock Wilderness

Lake Creek Youth Camp

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January35°21°3°45°11 of 11
February35°21°3°46°11 of 11
March41°26°16°67°11 of 11
April44°29°8°64°11 of 11
May58°38°28°78°6 of 11
June69°45°34°81°0 of 11
July84°56°40°95°0 of 11
August83°56°45°95°0 of 11
September70°47°36°85°0 of 11
October60°39°25°72°6 of 10
November46°31°8°60°7 of 10
December34°20°-2°51°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.

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