Bull Prairie Campground — Virtual Tour

***Due to persistent extreme hot and dry conditions, active large wildfires, limited firefighting resources and concern for public safety, forest officials have temporarily closed the entirety of the Umatilla National Forest. A full Forest closure means that the public is prohibited from entering any part of Umatilla National Forest at any time, including National Forest lands, roads, trails and recreational facilities. Access on county, state or federal roadways will still be open.***   Bull Prairie Campground is a local gem and is considered a beautiful, woodsy place to enjoy a vacation, host family reunions or social events, 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. There is a family-friendly and accessible paved trail along the lake designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and fishing (with several docks along the trail). 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. Note: ATVs are only allowed at the dump station and in the north part of the campground (sites 25-28). While this campground offers potable water, there is no garbage service so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.

This campground features 28 tent/rv campsites,1 tent only campsite, 1 group campsite, and 8 accessible vault toilets. Potable water is available seasonally throughout the campground and picnic area; no RV hook ups are available. There is a 1.2 mile paved trail that loops around the lake, together with 4 accessible fishing docks.

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. Bears and cougars live in the surrounding forest, but rarely enter the campground and bear-proof storage is not required. Mushroom and berry picking occur seasonally.

There is a family-friendly, accessible paved trail around the lake that is designed for people who enjoy morning jogs, bicycle rides, picnicking, and shoreline/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 are available nearby, but not within this recreation site.