Parish Cabin Campground
Malheur National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: John Day, OR, OR
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Parish Cabin Campground sets along Bear Creek affording fishing opportunities. The campground is within minutes of Logan Valley an exceptional place for viewing wildflowers during spring and early summer. Hikers are within a short drive to trail heads leading into the beautiful Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Parish Cabin Campground sits along Bear Creek with excellent fishing opportunities and proximity to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness for hiking. Campers praise the quiet setting, clean facilities, and large sites, though it gets very busy on weekends.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions, American Elk, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, North American Porcupine, Bald Eagle, and various bird species present in the area.
Insider tips for Parish Cabin Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground and very popular Sites are large; arrive early on weekends as it gets very busy A small creek flows next to the campground, suitable for cooling off
Skip Parish Cabin Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You're sensitive to mosquitos—reported at dawn and dusk. You dislike windy or wet conditions—noted in camper reports.
Best time to visit Parish Cabin Campground: May-June — Campground operates May through October; Logan Valley offers exceptional wildflower viewing in spring and early summer. Fall — Popular with hunters during hunting season.
Nearby campgrounds: Wickiup Campground (John Day , OR), Murray Campground (Prairie City, OR), Big Creek Campground (Prairie City, OR), Strawberry Campground (Prairie City, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Parish Cabin Campground
Cell signal at Parish Cabin Campground (John Day, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Parish Cabin Campground sets along Bear Creek affording fishing opportunities. The campground is within minutes of Logan Valley an exceptional place for viewing wildflowers during spring and early summer. Hikers are within a short drive to trail heads leading into the beautiful Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground and very popular
Sites are large; arrive early on weekends as it gets very busy
A small creek flows next to the campground, suitable for cooling off
Campground operates May through October; Logan Valley offers exceptional wildflower viewing in spring and early summer
Popular with hunters during hunting season
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the town of John Day, OR., travel south on US Highway 395 for approximately 12 miles to the junction with County Road 65. Travel on County Road 65 for approximately 8 miles the road then changes to Forest Road 15. Travel on Forest Road 15 approximately 4 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16, turn west onto Forest Road 16 and travel for approximately 1 mile, the campground will be on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Malheur National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Malheur National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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