A gray 4x4 Sprinter with a roof rack on a two-track through a wildflower meadow, cloud sitting on the mountains behind.

Forest Service campground

Starr Campground

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

Managed by
Forest Service Malheur National Forest
Sites
11 11 standard non-electric
Hookups
Electric
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Grant County

Overview

Starr Campground is located just off of US Highway 395 making it very easy to get to. The campground has an upper level that is closer to the highway, yet still set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pines. The lower part of the campground is set further back in the pine trees allowing for a more secluded experience. This beautiful campground sets in a prime spot for hunters, hikers and wildlife enthusiast. Within a 7 mile drive of the campground are numerous trailheads leading into the beautiful Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Just a few more miles down the road is beautiful Logan Valley, this area is amazing during the spring, summer and fall months affording wildflower, wildlife and scenery viewing.

Recreation

Starr Campground is a convenient base camp during hunting season, offering easy access to surrounding public lands including the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

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

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site

Fall Mountain Lookout

Starr Snow play Area

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

What people do here

  • camping
  • hiking
  • hunting

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.

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.