Deerhorn Forest Camp

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $8 per night. Deerhorn Forest Camp is a National Forest campground near Austin Junction, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Austin Junction, Oregon

The Middle Fork John Day River near Deerhorn Campground

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The Middle Fork John Day River near Deerhorn Campground. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by: National Forest

Deerhorn Forest Camp sits inside Malheur National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway: The campground sits on the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway, with river fishing, exploring and wildlife watching; busiest in late summer and hunting season.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $8 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,000 ft

44.6221, -118.5807 in Grant. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Deerhorn Forest Camp?

No. Deerhorn Forest Camp is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Deerhorn Forest Camp?

Camping at Deerhorn Forest Camp costs Single Site: $8 per night.

Is there drinking water at Deerhorn Forest Camp?

No. Deerhorn Forest Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Is there cell service at Deerhorn Forest Camp?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Deerhorn Forest Camp. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Deerhorn Forest Camp?

Deerhorn Forest Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Deerhorn Forest Camp

fishypedia.com · 29 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Anthony Lake, whose mapped center point is 29 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Anthony Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Austin Junction and campgrounds in Grant.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (water, quietHours, notableFeature, fee), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 2: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

First-come, first-served Single Site: $8 per night

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