Forest Service campground

Deerhorn Campground

Forest Service campground in Malheur National Forest, Grant County, Oregon. In the John Day area.

Managed by: Forest Service Malheur National Forest
Sites: 5 5 standard non-electric
Hookups: None listed
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Grant County

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

Nearby Attractions

Davis Creek Trail

Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area

Tempest Mine Trail

Sunrise Butte Trail

Princess Trail

Bates State Park

Austin House

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

camping
fishing
hiking
hunting
water access

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under John Day and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.