Recreation area

Bird Track Interpretive Site

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Bird Track Interpretive Site is located along the Grande Ronde River off Oregon Highway 244 directly across from the Bird Track Springs Campground. It is popular with birders, photographers, and those wanting to view wildlife and plants during the spring, summer, and fall, and with snowshoers in the winter.  The recreation site has one main trail (#1940) which is 1.2 miles long and 5 other smaller spur trails with interpretive displays which wind along the river and cottonwood trees.

Getting there

From La Grande, Oregon travel north on Interstate 84 for about 8 miles; Turn off the interstate on exit 252 onto State Highway 244 towards Ukiah; Travel on State 244 for about 6 miles; The interpretive site is on the right side of the road across from Bird Track Springs Campground.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.