Deerhorn Campground

Blue Mountain Ranger District, 431 Patterson Bridge Road, PO Box 909
John Day, OR 97845

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Deerhorn Campground. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

This small campground offers fishing, exploring, nature watching and hunting opportunities in the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway. The campground is busiest during late summer and hunting season.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy abundant recreation, from fishing the Middle Fork John Day River to exploring the surrounding forested landscape. This area also provides convenient access to hunting terrain.

Facilities

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

Natural Features

Borders Middle Fork John Day River

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Camp site features

Across 5 camp sites:

Fire pit: 2 of 5 sites
Pets allowed: all 5 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Single site: $8/night additional vehicle fee: $4 per vehicle per day

Directions

From Prairie City, OR., travel east on Highway 26 approximately 13 miles to the junction of Highway 26 and Highway 7. Turn onto Highway 7 for approximately 1/8th of a mile to the junction with County Road 20, turn onto County Road 20. On County Road 20 travel approximately 4 miles, the campground will be on your left. The turn for the campground is on a corner, the entrance is marked with a small green sign.