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North Fork Malheur

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. North Fork Malheur is a National Forest campground near Prairie City, Oregon.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Prairie City, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

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

North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River: Near the Wild and Scenic North Fork Malheur River, popular for rainbow trout fishing; the North Fork Malheur Trailhead is within half a mile.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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
4,700 ft

44.2087, -118.3823 in Grant. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Malheur NF lists the site as Temporarily Closed (reason not stated).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at North Fork Malheur?
No. North Fork Malheur 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 North Fork Malheur?
Camping at North Fork Malheur is free.
Is there drinking water at North Fork Malheur?
No. North Fork Malheur has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is North Fork Malheur open?
As of 2026-09-29: Malheur NF lists the site as Temporarily Closed (reason not stated).
How long can you stay at North Fork Malheur?
The stay limit at North Fork Malheur is 14 consecutive days.
Is there cell service at North Fork Malheur?
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 North Fork Malheur. 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 North Fork Malheur?
North Fork Malheur is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around North Fork Malheur

fishypedia.com · 22 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Beulah Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 22 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Beulah Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

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

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