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Camping near

Madras, Oregon

21 federal places to camp within 30 miles of Madras in Jefferson County: 18 Forest Service, 2 BLM, 1 Reclamation.

21
federal places to camp
18 Forest Service, 2 BLM, 1 Reclamation
7.7 mi
to the nearest one
Mecca Flat Campground
3,057 ft
at the highest of them
Jack Creek Campground. The lowest, Monty Campground, sits at 2,037 ft
314
campsites you can book ahead
On Recreation.gov. The longest rig any of them takes is 80 feet

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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Within 30 miles of Madras, nearest first

21 places

  1. Mecca Flat Campground BLM · Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River · Jefferson County 7.7 miaway 1,371 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  2. Trout Creek Campground BLM · Trout Creek Trail · Jefferson County 11 miaway 1,301 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  3. Haystack Campground (East Shore) Forest Service · Ochoco NF - FS · Jefferson County 11.7 miaway 2,875 ftelevation 23sites 80 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  4. South Shore Group Campground group campground Reclamation · Haystack Reservoir · Jefferson County 11.9 miaway 3,000 ftelevation 3sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  5. South Shore Group Sites group campground Forest Service · Ochoco NF - FS · Jefferson County 11.9 miaway 2,877 ftelevation 2sites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  6. Perry South Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 15.1 miaway 2,215 ftelevation 84sites 50 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  7. Monty Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 15.9 miaway 2,037 ftelevation 12sites 53 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  8. Candle Creek Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 23.8 miaway 2,924 ftelevation 10sites 18 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  9. Green Ridge Lookout cabin or lookout Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 23.8 miaway 4,697 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  10. Lower Bridge Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 23.8 miaway 2,732 ftelevation 11sites 30 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  11. Pioneer Ford Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 24 miaway 2,733 ftelevation 19sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  12. Allen Springs Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 24.8 miaway 2,784 ftelevation 15sites 36 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  13. Lower Canyon Creek Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.2 miaway 2,882 ftelevation 5sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  14. Sheep Springs Horse Camp horse camp Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.2 miaway 3,200 ftelevation 11sites 50 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  15. Smiling River Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.4 miaway 2,946 ftelevation 35sites 50 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  16. Allingham Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.6 miaway 2,959 ftelevation 10sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  17. Gorge Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.6 miaway 2,905 ftelevation 17sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  18. Camp Sherman Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.7 miaway 2,901 ftelevation 14sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  19. Pine Rest Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 26.7 miaway 2,904 ftelevation 7sites 18 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  20. Riverside Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 27.6 miaway 2,986 ftelevation 16sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  21. Jack Creek Campground Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Jefferson County 28.4 miaway 3,057 ftelevation 19sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov