Emigrant Campground
Often overlooked, Emigrant Creek is a rarely used campground shaded by huge ponderosa pines. This quiet 7 site campground's location along Emigrant Creek offers convenient trout fishing opportunities. In addition, the campground is a short drive from the top of Snow Mountain and the Snow Mountain Fire Lookout. The area around the fire lookout offers panoramic views of the surrounding region. The campground is an excellent place for visitors to enjoy a quiet get away.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Forest | Malheur National Forest |
| Fees | $8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle |
| Rules | This campground can accomodate camp trailers 20 ft and under in length. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.8647° N, 119.4197° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSecond Flat
18 mi from the campground · 105,854 acres · 99% contained
- PrescribedStarr 33 Rx
23 mi from the campground · 347 acres
- PrescribedDamon 2A Rx
32 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedJane 102 Rx
34 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
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Emigrant Lake County Park - Oregon
Trails nearby
- 3.1 miSnomo #5342 ↗5.9 mi trail
- 4 miSnomo #53434.1 mi trail
- 4.3 miSnomo #5339 ↗13.2 mi trail
- 5 miSnomo #5336 ↗17.2 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Allison Ranger StationBuilding · Burns · 9.7 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Emigrant Campground?
$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle
Source: Forest Service
Is Emigrant Campground open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Emigrant Campground?
Emigrant Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Emigrant Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Falls Campground (1.4 mi), Yellowjacket Campground (7.4 mi, first-come), and Delintment Lake Campground (10.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby