Oregon · Camping

Primitive Camping Area

May–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 1 h ago

Is Primitive Camping Area open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Malheur National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Malheur National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 4,276 ft
  • Blue Mountain Ranger DistrictMalheur National Forest

Primitive Camping Area is a campground in Oregon at about 4,276 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Primitive Camping Area

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 15°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 23°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      12 wet

    5. May

      62° / 34°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 39°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 43°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 42°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 35°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 28°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 22°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 16°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Austin 3 S, OR, 2.8 mi away at 4,213 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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