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China Hat Campground

usfs · OR

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  • dump station8.9 mi
  • fuel station21 mi

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About

This campground is located near China Hat, a tall (6,573 ft. elevation), cone-shaped formation. The campground is shaded by lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and lies in the heart of the East Fort Rock OHV Trail System. This campground is also a popular area for hunters during deer season. The campground has 13 designated campsites, with picnic tables and fire rings. There are 2 areas of adjoining sites that will accommodate small groups and large RVs. A vault toilet is located within the campground. China Hat Campground is operated and maintained for your enjoyment by Central Oregon Combined OHV Operations (a Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Cooperative agreement), in partnership with Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation ATV Funds, and other user groups and volunteers.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    8.9 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    21 mi
  • grocery

    Fort Rock Store

    21 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    20 mi
  • trailhead

    South Lava (ohv Staging Area)

    4.3 mi
  • attraction

    Cinder Hill Viewpoint

    10.0 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    9.1 mi

Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong road in Deschutes National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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