U.S. Forest Service · Malheur National Forest · Hines, OR

Falls Campground

This is a beautiful campground located on the banks of the Emigrant Creek. Easy fishing access allows for trout fishing right next to the campground. The campground's picnic area is a great site for family-friendly getaways and rarely fills. Please pack out what you pack in- no trash service is provided.

Temporarily closedReservable · Recreation.gov6 sitesFrom $8 per nightPets okFires okTents only

More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon · pets allowed in Oregon

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Falls Campground site 5Vault toiletFee Station
Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Second Flat · 16 mi away · 105,854 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Day use picnic area Vault toilet

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
ForestMalheur National Forest
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Malheur National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Falls Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.33 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.95 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.96 inches of precipitationApril: 0.94 inches of precipitationMay: 1.27 inches of precipitationJune: 0.73 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.29 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.25 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.38 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.77 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.02 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.52 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.5°F averageFebruary: 31.0°F averageMarch: 38.7°F averageApril: 43.9°F averageMay: 52.8°F averageJune: 59.7°F averageJuly: 68.6°F averageAugust: 66.5°F averageSeptember: 57.8°F averageOctober: 45.6°F averageNovember: 34.7°F averageDecember: 25.9°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Burns Muni AP, 28 miles from the campground at 4,140 feet, station USW00094185 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 10 inches a year.

Getting there

From Burns, OR. travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with County Road 127. Follow County Road 127 approximately 23 miles to the junction with Forest Road 43. Follow Forest Road 43 approximately 8.5 miles, the road leading to the campground will be on the left. The campground will be at the end of the drive.

Nearest townHines, Oregon
Coordinates43.8458° N, 119.4080° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Second Flat

    16 mi from the campground · 105,854 acres · 99% contained

  • Prescribed
    Damon 2A Rx

    33 mi from the campground · 85 acres

  • Prescribed
    Jane 102 Rx

    34 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Nearby

  • Delintment Lake
  • Yellowjacket Reservoir
  • Burns BLM
  • Radar Hill OHV
  • Chickahominy Reservoir

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Falls Campground?

Sites at Falls Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Falls Campground?

$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Falls Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Falls Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Falls Campground have?

6 sites, including 6 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Falls Campground?

Falls Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Falls Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Falls Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Falls Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Falls Campground?

Hines, Oregon. Delintment Lake

Source: Getting there

What if Falls Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Emigrant Campground (1.4 mi, first-come), Yellowjacket Campground (7.1 mi, first-come), and Delintment Lake Campground (11.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby