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Tip Top Campground

Malheur National Forest — lakeside

Location: Hines, OR, OR

Price: From $6 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tip Top Campground is a small peaceful campground located not far from Delintment Lake Campground. This 3 site campground has been newly renovated with new restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Except for the last mile, the road access to Tip Top is paved from Burns, Oregon.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tip-top-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Tip Top is a small, peaceful 3-site campground with newly renovated restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings. It's conveniently located near other attractions like Delintment Lake and has excellent access via mostly paved road from Burns, OR.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Coyotes, American Badgers, and various snake species (Valley Garter Snake, Western Skink) are present in the area.

Insider tips for Tip Top Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 sites and high demand. Road access is paved except for the last mile from Burns, OR. Call (541) 573-4300 or (541) 575-3000 for current conditions and availability.

Skip Tip Top Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 3 tent sites available..

Best time to visit Tip Top Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Delintment Lake Campground (Hines, OR), Buck Spring Campground (Hines, OR), Falls Campground (Malheur National Forest) (Hines, OR), Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin (John Day , OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tip Top Campground

Cell signal at Tip Top Campground (Hines, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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.

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Hines, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tip Top Campground is a small peaceful campground located not far from Delintment Lake Campground. This 3 site campground has been newly renovated with new restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Except for the last mile, the road access to Tip Top is paved from Burns, Oregon.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

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
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 hookups — no hookups available at this campground.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 3 tent sites available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 3 sites and high demand.

Road access is paved except for the last mile from Burns, OR.

Call (541) 573-4300 or (541) 575-3000 for current conditions and availability.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

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 · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Coyotes, American Badgers, and various snake species (Valley Garter Snake, Western Skink) are present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Burns, OR., travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with the Burns-Izee Road 127 Forest Road 47. Turn right onto County Road 127/Forest Road 47 at the sign for Yellowjacket Lake and Delintment Lake. Follow County Road 127/Forest Road 47 approximately 11.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 41. Follow Forest Road 41 approximately 27 miles, turn left to stay on Forest Road 41. Follow Forest Road 41 approximately 5.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 800. Turn left onto Forest Ro

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tip Top Campground cost per night?+
Tip Top Campground costs $6 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tip Top Campground open?+
Tip Top Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tip Top Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tip Top Campground?+
Tip Top Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tip Top Campground?+
Tip Top 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 Tip Top Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tip Top Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tip Top Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Tip Top Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Malheur National ForestHarney County Chamber of CommerceLeave No Trace OrganizationBurns District BLM
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$6 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Delintment Lake Campground

Hines, OR

From $10/night

Buck Spring Campground

Hines, OR

From $6/night

Falls Campground (Malheur National Forest)

Hines, OR

From $8/night

Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin

John Day , OR

From $60/night

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