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Middle Fork

Its 10 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $8 per night. Middle Fork is a National Forest campground near Austin Junction, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Austin Junction, Oregon

Middle Forkvault toiletThe Middle Fork John Day River beside an old Sumpter Valley Railway grade, about 2 km from the campground
Middle Forkvault toiletThe Middle Fork John Day River beside an old Sumpter Valley Railway grade, about 2 km from the campground1 / 3

Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by
National Forest

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

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $8 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
10
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

10 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
1 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 1
2 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 2
3 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 3
4 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 4
5 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 5
6 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 6
7 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 7
8 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 8
9 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 9
10 Middle Fork Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 10

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,000 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Middle Fork?
Sites at Middle Fork are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10372562).
How much does it cost to camp at Middle Fork?
Camping at Middle Fork costs Single Site: $8 per night.
How many campsites does Middle Fork have?
Middle Fork has 10 campsites.
Are there pull-through sites at Middle Fork?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Middle Fork; 10 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Middle Fork?
No. Middle Fork has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Middle Fork?
Yes, pets are allowed at Middle Fork.
Is there cell service at Middle Fork?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away. 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 Middle Fork itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. 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 Middle Fork?
Middle Fork is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Middle Fork

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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Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $8 per night
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