Canyon Forest Camp
Canyon Forest Camp is one of several small campgrounds located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. The camp is a rustic facility with 3 campsites, set in the cool fir and pine tree forest. It is very popular during the summer months with local and regional campers. Canyon Forest Camp is also very popular with visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Season of use generally runs from early June to 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 |
| 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… |
Canyon Forest Camp has 3 campsites with picnic table, fire rings and parking spaces.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Late May |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is located 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 3.5 more miles to campground on right side of road. The forest roads are gravel surface.
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.3514° N, 117.4147° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
25 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
27 mi from the campground · 110 acres
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
34 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
42 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
| Outdoor gear | The Sports Corral ↗ | 8.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11 mi |
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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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Canyon Forest Camp?
Sites at Canyon 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 Canyon 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 Canyon Forest Camp have?
3 sites, including 3 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Canyon Forest Camp?
Canyon Forest Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Canyon Forest Camp?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Canyon Forest Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Williamson Campground (0.7 mi), Walla Walla Forest Camp (2.5 mi), and Irondyke Forest Camp (3.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby