Recreation area

Rock Springs Campground

Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This small campground is convieniently located just off of Forest Road 17.  Nestled among pondersoa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon.  The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons.  Visitors can enjoy fishing in Poison Creek Resevoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Malheur River Trail #303 and Craft Cabin trail #319.

Getting there

From Burns, OR., travel east on US Highway 20 approximately 2.8 miles to US Highway 395 north.  Turn right onto US Highway 395 north toward John Day, OR.  Follow US Highway 395 for approximately 30.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 17.  Turn right onto Forest Road 17, travel 4.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 054.  Follow Forest Road 054 for approximately 1, the campground will be on the right.

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING

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