North Fork Malheur Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 82.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.2088, -118.3823
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Near the Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River, fishing for Rainbow Trout is popular. Within 1/2 of a mile of the campsite is the North Fork Malheur Trailhead. The area is an excellent base camp for hunters, hikers or anyone just looking for a quiet get away. The road in to this area is quite rough and becomes very muddy after periods of rain.
From the USFS.
Is North Fork Malheur Campground free?
Yes. North Fork Malheur Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to North Fork Malheur Campground?
From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge street and continue past the cemetery, the road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16, turn east onto Forest Road 16. Follow Forest Road 16 for approximately 12 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1675, the turn will be on the right. Follow Forest Road 1675 for approximately 2 miles to the campground.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
