Deep Creek Campground
Located among large ponderosa pine trees and across the Crooked River from some beautiful Western larch trees, the setting of this campground is serene. Although it's a long drive, access is easy and paved the entire way from the west and most of the way from the east. There are no official hiking trails in the immediate vicinity of the campground, but people can choose to hike the nearby spur roads to experience some additional scenery. Fishing in the river can be good depending on when you choose to visit. Expect this campground to fill up during hunting season and holidays
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Per night, per site fee: $8/first vehicle; $3/each additional vehicle. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Mid May to October |
| Forest | Ochoco National Forest |
| Fees | Per night, per site fee: $8/first vehicle; $3/each additional vehicle. |
| Rules | There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.3274° N, 120.0752° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStarr 33 Rx
46 mi from the campground · 347 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 37.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Prepper Up ↗ | 38.7 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ochoco National Forest.
- inOchoco National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 912,775 acres
- 10.5 miBridge Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,337 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deep Creek Campground?
No. Deep Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Deep Creek Campground?
Per night, per site fee: $8/first vehicle; $3/each additional vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Deep Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Mid May to October.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Deep Creek Campground?
Deep Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Deep Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Spring Campground (4.1 mi, first-come), Allen Creek Horse Camp (6.9 mi, first-come), and Scotts Campground (7.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby