White Rock Campground
Hidden deep within a dense ponderosa pine forest, this campground is located on the southeast edge of Mill Creek Wilderness. The campground is walking distance from the Wildcat South Trailhead. On the way to the campground, you will pass the White Fir Springs agate beds that are popular for rockhounding, but otherwise there are few developed recreational draws to the area, which makes it the perfect place to have your own forest adventure. The final mile into the campground is a rough section of road. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Ochoco National Forest |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
| Rules | No motorized vehicles or bicycles are permitted in Wilderness areas. 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 | 44.4227° N, 120.5455° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBench
42 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedTule Rx
44 mi from the campground · 300 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Prepper Up ↗ | 17.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 7.8 miScotty Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miWildcat ↗8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miTwin Pillars Spur0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miBelknap2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2 miTwin Pillars ↗8.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miSteins Pillar1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miWildcat South Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
- 2.1 miTwin Pillars South Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ochoco National Forest.
- inOchoco National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 912,775 acres
- 0.9 miMill Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 17,173 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White Rock Campground?
No. White Rock 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 White Rock Campground?
This is a free facility.
Source: Forest Service
Is White Rock Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to White Rock Campground?
White Rock Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if White Rock Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area (2.1 mi, first-come), Whistler Campground (5.8 mi, first-come), and Dry Creek Horse Camp (6.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby