Mcbride Campground
00 reviewMcbride Campground
$10.00 - $10.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$10.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. Please be prepared to pay with cash or check.
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About this campground
Tucked away in a serene pocket of mixed pine and fir forest, McBride Campground offers an intimate escape along the gentle waters of Brooks Ditch. This hidden gem draws a devoted following of locals who return each summer to pick wild berries beneath the towering canopy, while autumn transforms the campground into a basecamp for hunting enthusiasts. Despite its modest size, McBride delivers an authentic wilderness experience where the forest's natural cathedral provides cooling shade and the soundtrack of rustling pine needles accompanies your stay.
McBride Campground offers basic accommodations for campers, with options suited for single-family tent or trailer camping. It is a small, rustic campground designed for self-sufficient campers.
Weather and SeasonsMcBride Campground welcomes visitors from July through September, when mountain summers bring warm days perfect for berry picking and cool evenings ideal for campfire gatherings. As autumn arrives, the campground transitions into hunting season, offering crisp mornings and the changing colors of the surrounding forest.
Natural Features and SceneryA living tapestry of towering pines and stately firs creates a natural sanctuary at McBride Campground, where dappled sunlight filters through the dense canopy to the forest floor below. The intermingling branches overhead form a protective umbrella, keeping campsites pleasantly cool even on the warmest summer days. Brooks Ditch meanders alongside the campground, its gentle waters providing a soothing backdrop and attracting local wildlife to its banks.
Geological RegionNestled in a verdant corridor where Brooks Ditch carves its path through the landscape, McBride Campground sits within a thriving ecosystem of mixed coniferous forest. The convergence of water and woodland creates a microclimate that supports the lush pine-fir forest, making this small campground feel like a world apart from the surrounding terrain.
Campsite details
AccessibilityNo accessibility features or accommodations for campers with disabilities are mentioned in the provided materials.
Sites SizeNo specific details are provided about the sizes of the campsites.
Sites PrivacyThere is no specific information available about the level of privacy between campsites.
Total Campsites0 campsites
Reserving a campsite
Groups
There is no information provided about designated group camping sites.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed
Open and Closed SeasonOpen July through September.
Walk-in AvailabilitySites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.
Amenities available
Picnic tables
Activities you can enjoy
McBride Campground provides limited recreational opportunities, with a focus on picnicking. The serene environment and shaded areas under the mixed pine-fir forest make it a suitable location for relaxation and enjoying nature.
Winter Activities
Winter recreation options are not mentioned, and the campground is only operational from July to September.Water Sports
Non-motorized water sports are not addressed in the provided information.Campground rules
- Pets are allowed
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Hazards
Weather forecast
80
°F
Aug 25
Monday
Partly cloudy
Precipitation: 0%
Moderate wind, may affect light items
Humidity: 33%
Comfortable humidity levels
Wind: 5.6 mph
Moderate wind, may affect light items
Partly cloudy
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Good to know
Peak season datesJuly to September
Trash and recyclingNo information is provided about trash or recycling facilities at McBride Campground.
Proximity to water featuresAlong Brooks Ditch.
Campground Map
Driving directionsFrom Halfway, Oregon head north on the Cornucopia Highway (Main Street) for about 5.7 miles to Carson Lane; Turn left on Carson Lane (road becomes Forest Road 7710 at Carson Grade); Follow Forest Road 7710 for 3.5 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn right on Forest Road 77 and go 1 mile to the campground entrance on left side of road. To get to Halfway, Oregon from Baker City, travel north on Interstate 84 for about 1 mile to the 302 exit for Highway 86 to Hells Canyon; Travel on Highway 86 for about 52 miles to Highway 12 going north into Halfway; Travel on Highway 12 for 1.5 miles to Halfway.
Sections of Forest Road 7710 are a single-lane steep gravel road.Nearby places
Halfway, Oregon is the nearest city.
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Last updated August 10, 2025