Trout Farm Campground

Malheur National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Prairie City, OR, OR

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast. This campground offers a nice pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Trout Farm Campground is ideal for fishing enthusiasts and families, featuring a pond with barrier-free access and pier, plus nearby opportunities for hiking and berry picking near Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Google reviewers consistently praise the quiet setting, excellent fishing, fresh running water, and shaded camping spots.

Wildlife alert: Coyote, Mule Deer, American Badger, American Red Squirrel, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area

Insider tips for Trout Farm Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground that fills quickly Fresh water spring constantly runs at a faucet on-site Barrier-free pier and path along pond provide accessible fishing access

Skip Trout Farm Campground if: You need RV hookups — campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer visiting on weekends — campground gets busy. You need services outside May-October — campground is seasonal.

Best time to visit Trout Farm Campground: May-October — Campground seasonal operations period; fishing is prime during these months.

Nearby campgrounds: Slide Horse Camp (Prairie City, OR), Strawberry Campground (Prairie City, OR), Murray Campground (Prairie City, OR), Short Creek Guard Station (Prairie City, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Trout Farm Campground

Cell signal at Trout Farm Campground (Prairie City, 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.

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Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast. This campground offers a nice pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier.

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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
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 RV hookups — campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer visiting on weekends — campground gets busy✕ You need services outside May-October — campground is seasonal

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground that fills quickly

Fresh water spring constantly runs at a faucet on-site

Barrier-free pier and path along pond provide accessible fishing access

Best: May-October

Campground seasonal operations period; fishing is prime during these months

Things to do nearby

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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: Coyote, Mule Deer, American Badger, American Red Squirrel, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area

Location

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From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and continue past the local cemetery. The road then changes to County Road 62. Later continue on County Road 62 approximately 13 miles, the Trout Farm campground will be on the right.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Trout Farm Campground cost per night?+
Trout Farm Campground costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Trout Farm Campground open?+
Trout Farm Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Trout Farm Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Trout Farm Campground?+
Trout Farm Campground can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Trout Farm Campground?+
Trout Farm 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 Trout Farm Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Trout Farm Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Trout Farm Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Trout Farm Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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
maps.googleapis.com
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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$8 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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