What are the hours and season for Rock Springs Campground?

Rock Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Does Rock Springs Campground have cell service?

No cell signal at Rock Springs Campground. Source: FCC Broadband Data.

What is the phone number for Rock Springs Campground?

The contact number for Rock Springs Campground is 1111111111. Verified from on-site signage filmed by CamperWatch in 2026.

What amenities does Rock Springs Campground have?

Rock Springs Campground amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables. Hookups: No hookups..

How do I book a campsite at Rock Springs Campground?

Rock Springs Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Rock Springs Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rock-springs-campground to be notified the moment a site opens up.

What is the cancellation policy at Rock Springs Campground?

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

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Seneca, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov

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This small campground is conveniently located just off of Forest Road 17. Nestled among ponderosa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon. The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database

Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

SeasonMay through October

Stay limit14 days

HookupsNo hookups.

Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified

Essentials

Fire Rings

Recreation

Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Skip it if:✕ You need modern amenities — no hookups available and only outhouse-style restroom✕ You require privacy — sites are not well-separated✕ You depend on spring water — water source no longer reliable

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up, especially during hunting season

Located 2.8 miles east of Burns on US Highway 20, then north on US Highway 395 toward John Day

Good stopping point when traveling between Burns and John Day, Oregon

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Best: June and early summer

Light use period before big game hunting seasons begin

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset

T-Mobile

4G · 0%

Verizon

4G · 0%

AT&T

4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km

Alert: Pronghorn, ground squirrels, Clark's Nutcracker, and snipe species present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Burns, OR., travel east on US Highway 20 approximately 2.8 miles to US Highway 395 north. Turn right onto US Highway 395 north toward John Day, OR. Follow US Highway 395 for approximately 30.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 17. Turn right onto Forest Road 17, travel 4.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 054. Follow Forest Road 054 for approximately 1, the campground will be on the right.

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Pro tips

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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Rock Springs Campground cost per night?+

Rock Springs Campground costs $6 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.

What season is Rock Springs Campground open?+

Rock Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Rock Springs Campground have hookups?+

No hookups.

What is the maximum RV length at Rock Springs Campground?+

Rock Springs Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.

How do I make reservations at Rock Springs Campground?+

Rock Springs Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

What is the cell service like at Rock Springs Campground?+

According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rock Springs Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.

What season is Rock Springs Campground open, and what are check-in times?+

Rock Springs Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min

recreation.gov · RIDB API

National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts

api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com

Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates

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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km

api.inaturalist.org

Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast

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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data

broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly

Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today

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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery

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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions

ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$6 /night★ 4 (0)

SeasonMay through October

Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

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