Bull Prairie Campground
Bull Prairie Campground is a local gem; a beautiful, woodsy place to enjoy a vacation, host a family reunion or social event, and to enjoy multiple recreational pursuits. This moderate-sized campground is located adjacent to 28-acre Bull Prairie Lake, which is stocked annually with trout. An accessible, family-friendly paved trail along the lake is ideal for morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shore or dockside fishing. The lake has a boat ramp, dock and trailer parking area, but only non-motorized boating is allowed. Nearby trails connect the campground and lake with the Morrow County OHV Park, 8 miles away.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 28 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Tent-only | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 2 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 16 / 5 | Yes |
| 9 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Group | Pull-through | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 25 / 10 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Single sites: Extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance. Double sites: Site 8, 11, 12, 20, and 26 are $19/night, up to 5 vehicles allowed. Group sites: Site 10 is $25/night, up to 10 vehicles allowed. |
This campground features 28 tent/RV campsites, 2 tent-only campsite, 3 double campsites, 1 group campsite, and 8 accessible vault toilets. Potable water is available seasonally throughout the campground and picnic area; no RV hookups are available. A 1.2 mile paved trail loops around the lake, together with 3 accessible fishing docks.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Mid-May |
| Forest | Umatilla National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations available on recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | Fees are $14.00 per night single site, $19 per night double site, $25 per night group site. An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance. Double sites and groups sites are not available for Senior and Access Passes. |
| Rules | No motorized use on the lake. |
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Getting there
From Heppner, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Turn east on Forest Service Road 2039 and follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area.
| Nearest town | Heppner, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.9736° N, 119.6636° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- ATVs are only allowed at the dump station and in the north part of the campground (sites 25-28).
Charges and cancellations
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMcintyre Rx
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Week End at Bull Prairie
Worth a stop
The Morrow County OHV Park is located 8 miles north of the campground. Heppner, OR, located 41.5 miles to the north, is the closest town for supplies and gasoline.
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Umatilla National Forest.
- inUmatilla National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,498,100 acres
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.
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Natural features
This campground is fully forested with Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, grand fir, and spruce. Trout are stocked in the nearby lake. Deer, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits frequent the campground and waterfowl inhabit the lake and shore. It is also possible to sight an occasional elk in the nearby area. Mushroom and berry picking occur seasonally.
Recreation
An accessible, family-friendly paved trail around the lake is designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline or dock fishing. Non-motorized boating is allowed with a boat ramp, dock, and parking area for trailers. Within the campground adjacent to the lake is a large day-use picnic area with accessible facilities. Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Hunting activities can be undertaken nearby, but not within this recreation site.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bull Prairie Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bull Prairie Campground?
Single sites: Extra $5 fee per vehicle exceeding the two-vehicle-per-site allowance. Double sites: Site 8, 11, 12, 20, and 26 are $19/night, up to 5 vehicles allowed. Group sites: Site 10 is $25/night, up to 10 vehicles allowed.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bull Prairie Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Bull Prairie Campground?
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Bull Prairie Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid-May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bull Prairie Campground have?
30 sites, including 28 standard sites without power, 1 group site, and 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Bull Prairie Campground?
Bull Prairie Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bull Prairie Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bull Prairie Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bull Prairie Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No motorized use on the lake.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Bull Prairie Campground?
An accessible, family-friendly paved trail around the lake is designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline or dock fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bull Prairie Campground?
Heppner, Oregon. The Morrow County OHV Park is located 8 miles north of the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Bull Prairie Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fairview Campground (2.6 mi, first-come), Penland Lake Campground (19.5 mi, first-come), and John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds (20.7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby