A white Tacoma with a camper shell parked on a rise above a broad, empty basin under building cloud.

Forest Service campground

Trout Farm Campground

Forest Service campground in Malheur National Forest, Grant County, Oregon. In the Prairie City area.

Managed by
Forest Service Malheur National Forest
Sites
6 6 standard non-electric
Longest rig
45 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Grant County

Overview

Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast. This campground offers a nice pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier. Trout Farm Campground also has a newly renovated covered picnic shelter and running water. A great place to visit near the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy pond and stream fishing, picnicking, seasonal berry picking and a short walk around the pond. Nearby hunting areas offer additional recreation, and the campground's close proximity to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness makes it an inviting base for exploration.

Facilities

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Potable water is available during the summer months. Day use entails parking, fishing and a covered picnic shelter.

Natural Features

John Day River headwaters are nearby.

Nearby Attractions

Prairie City Ranger District

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Monument Rock Wilderness

Lake Creek Youth Camp

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

What people do here

  • berry picking
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Prairie City 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.