Arrow Forest Camp
Arrow Forest Camp is a small campground located south of the community of Lostine in eastern Oregon. The campground is nestled along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River, in a cool fir and pine forest. This small three-unit campground is popular during the summer for local and regional hikers and fishermen visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness. The use season is generally June through early October. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 3 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass… |
This campground is small. There are three sites with fire rings, picnic tables and parking spaces.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Enterprise, Oregon travel northwest on State Highway 82 to Lostine; In Lostine go 7 miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest boundary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; Travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 10 more miles to campground on right side of road. The forest roads are gravel and dirt surface.
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.2666° N, 117.3855° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
31 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
33 mi from the campground · 110 acres
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
39 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
43 mi from the campground · 141 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 9.7 mi |
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Explore
Video
(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Arrow Forest Campground | Lostine River Wallowa-Whitman
Worth a stop
- 12.2 mi
- 13.7 miWest Eagle Meadows Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miMaxwell Lake Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 1.2 miTwo Pan Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 1.9 miBowman-Francis Lake Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Eagle Cap Wilderness, which overlaps Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 acres
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Dr. J. W. Barnard Building and First National Bank of JosephBuilding · Joseph · 9.6 mi
- First Bank of JosephBuilding · Joseph · 9.6 mi
- Flora SchoolBuilding · Flora · 10.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Arrow Forest Camp?
Sites at Arrow Forest Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Arrow Forest Camp?
Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass…
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Arrow Forest Camp have?
3 sites, including 3 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Arrow Forest Camp?
Arrow Forest Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Arrow Forest Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Arrow Forest Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Arrow Forest Camp?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Arrow Forest Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Shady Campground (0.6 mi), Turkey Flat Forest Camp (0.7 mi), and Two Pan Campground (1.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby