Indian Crossing Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Joseph · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

About this campground

Overview Located at the 'end of the road', this 10-unit campground allows visitors to explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River from one location. The campsites are near the river with large pine and fir trees overhead. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Located adjacent to the campground is nearby Indian Crossing Trailhead. Use season is generally June through September. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Facilities Indian Crossing CG has 10 sites each of which has picnic table, fire ring and parking space

Getting there

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles to the end  of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.

Activities

  • BACKPACKING
  • CAMPING
  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WATER ACCESS
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

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