Campground

Shady Campground

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

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
14
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Shady Campground is a rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Nestled in a 'shady' cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers. There are 14 campsites, offering a variety of settings for campers. Nearby, Maxwell Trailhead provides access to the Maxwell Lake and other locations in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The primary use season is from early June to the end of September. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Facilities Shady Campground has 14 campsites with tables, fire rings and a parking spot.

Getting there

From Enterprise, Oregon travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine, Oregon; In Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go 7 miles; The Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Boundary; Continue 10.5 miles on Forest Road 8210; Campground entrance is on right side of road.

Elevation
3,451 ft
Contact
800-111-1111
Wallowa Whitman National Forest office

Activities

  • BACKPACKING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • WATER ACCESS
  • WILDERNESS

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