Overview

This small campground is conveniently located just off of Forest Road 17.  Nestled among ponderosa 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 Reservoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Malheur River Trail #303 and Craft Cabin trail #319. 

Nearby Attractions

• Idlewild Campground

• Joaquin Miller Horse Camp

• Craft Cabin Trail

• Idlewild Loop Trail

• Joaquin Miller Horse Trail

• Poison Creek Reservoir

• Burns BLM

Important Notices

• Malheur National Forest Fire Public Use Restrictions

• Malheur National Forest Alerts

• 14 Day Stay Limit

• No cell phone coverage

Directions

<p>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.</p>

Rental Options

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