Ranger.
Chalk Basin (illustration)
Chalk Basin

Campground

Chalk Basin

Live campsite availability and reservations for Chalk Basin, plus amenities, nearby trails, and current conditions before you book.

/ 100

Live Trip Safety Score

See fire, river, weather and closures →

Overview

The basics: where it is, who runs it, and what's nearby. Booking happens on the operator's site.

About this campground

Dispersed camping in Oregon's Chalk Basin offers a free, primitive camping experience in a remote high desert landscape.

Other campgrounds in Owyhee River (South and Upper)

Birch Creek Historic Ranch
federal
Balancing Rock
tent/rv
Bobcat
tent/rv
Canyon
tent/rv
Cliff Side
tent/rv
Corral Camp
tent/rv

All of Owyhee River (South and Upper) → Best hikes in Owyhee River (South and Upper) →

Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds close by, nearest first. Reservable sites can be booked on Recreation.gov; check live availability on each.

Lambert Dome
0.3 mi away
Pruitt's Castle
0.6 mi away
Driftwood
2.0 mi away
Rustler's
2.6 mi away
Corral Camp
2.8 mi away
Virgin Bar
3.8 mi away
Upper Whistling Bird
3.9 mi away
Honeymoon
4.5 mi away
Sloping Beach
4.4 mi away