Overview
Dixie Campground is a short drive off of Highway US 26 near Dixie Summit. This is a great destination for berry picking, it is also a wonderful base camp for anyone wanting to hike, hunt or just explore the Malheur National Forest. There is a day use picnic area before you enter the overnight campground. The Sumpter Valley Interpretive and Davis Creek Trails as well as other great recreational activities are just a short drive from the campground. It's a short drive to Prairie City or Bates.
Recreation
Dixie Campground provides a variety of recreation opportunities throughout the summer and fall. In late July and early August, visitors can take advantage of excellent huckleberry picking in the surrounding area. A designated picnic area offers a comfortable spot for outdoor meals and gatherings. When hunting season arrives, the campground's proximity to hunting terrain makes it a favored destination for hunters.
Facilities
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Middle Fork John Day River
Sumpter Valley Interpretative Site
Davis Creek Trail
Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area
Austin House
Bates State Park
Dewitt Museum and Depot Park
Kam Wah Chung & Co. State Heritage Site
Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum
Grant County Historical Museum
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.