Lower Camp Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3. Lower Camp Creek is a National Forest campground near Prairie City, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Prairie City, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Arch Rock Trail #258: Less than a mile from camp, a short trail to an ash-flow tuff outcrop with a scenic arch and small rock shelters eroded into the rock.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days
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

44.6728, -118.7990 in Grant. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lower Camp Creek?
No. Lower Camp Creek 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 Lower Camp Creek?
Camping at Lower Camp Creek costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3.
Is there drinking water at Lower Camp Creek?
No. Lower Camp Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Lower Camp Creek?
The stay limit at Lower Camp Creek is 14 consecutive days.
Is there cell service at Lower Camp Creek?
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 Lower Camp Creek. 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 Lower Camp Creek?
Lower Camp Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lower Camp Creek

More campgrounds: camping near Prairie City and campgrounds in Grant.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3
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