U.S. Forest Service · Malheur National Forest · John Day, OR

Parish Cabin Campground

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. This campground is very popular with hunters. A wildfire burned through the area in 2012 and again in 2015; visitors have the unique ability to view the effects and benefits of wildfire in the surrounding countryside.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov17 sitesFrom $8 per nightNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Parish Cabin entrance signParish Cabin CampgroundParish Cabin CampgroundCampsites
Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Jane 102 Rx (prescribed burn) · 10 mi away · 3,000 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups17
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

Site guide

17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01Back-in33GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
02Pull-through40GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
03Back-in54GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
04Back-in44GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
05Pull-through76GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
06Pull-through38GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
07Pull-through80GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
08Back-in38GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
09Back-in36GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
10Pull-through25GravelPartialNo / No8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking for camp trailers. Accessible vault toilets are conveniently located in the middle of the campground. Potable water is provided during the summer months.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestMalheur National Forest
Fees$8/Night for single unit, $4/Night for extra vehicle
RulesDo not pasture horses in Bear Creek or adjacent meadow. Camping is not allowed outside the campground perimeter. Horses are not allowed in campground perimeter.

Malheur National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Parish Cabin Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.58 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.01 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.23 inches of precipitationApril: 1.18 inches of precipitationMay: 1.71 inches of precipitationJune: 1.19 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.38 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.53 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.07 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.44 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.82 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.5°F averageFebruary: 26.8°F averageMarch: 33.1°F averageApril: 38.8°F averageMay: 46.8°F averageJune: 53.1°F averageJuly: 60.3°F averageAugust: 58.4°F averageSeptember: 50.3°F averageOctober: 40.5°F averageNovember: 30.8°F averageDecember: 23.4°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Seneca, 11 miles from the campground at 4,660 feet, station USC00357675 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townJohn Day, Oregon
Coordinates44.1773° N, 118.7649° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Jane 102 Rx

    10 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres

  • Prescribed
    Damon 2A Rx

    13 mi from the campground · 85 acres

  • Prescribed
    Greenwood Rx

    21 mi from the campground · 38 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗23 mi

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Explore

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Worth a stop

  • Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
  • Fall Mountain Lookout
  • Wickiup Campground
  • Logan Valley Interpretive Site
  • Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site
  • Lake Creek Youth Camp

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.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Malheur National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Recreation

Visitors can enjoy fishing Bear creek and excellent wildflower viewing in Logan Valley just minutes away in the spring and summer. Several nearby trailheads provide access to hiking in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The campground is a favored base for hunters throughout the hunting seasons.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Parish Cabin Campground?

Sites at Parish Cabin 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 Parish Cabin Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Parish Cabin Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Parish Cabin Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Parish Cabin Campground have?

17 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Parish Cabin Campground?

Parish Cabin Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Parish Cabin Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Parish Cabin Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Parish Cabin 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. Do not pasture horses in Bear Creek or adjacent meadow.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Parish Cabin Campground?

Visitors can enjoy fishing Bear creek and excellent wildflower viewing in Logan Valley just minutes away in the spring and summer. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Parish Cabin Campground?

John Day, Oregon. Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Source: Getting there

What if Parish Cabin Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wickiup Campground (5.1 mi), Murray Campground (6.7 mi), and Big Creek Campground (7.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby