Irondyke Forest Camp
Irondyke Forest Camp is a small rustic facility located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Situated near the river in the cool pine and fir trees, the site is popular for summer and fall camping and hunting. The campground provides 5 sites and opportunities to explore Eagle Cap Wilderness or to enjoy nearby Hells Canyon. 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
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… |
Irondyke Campground provides 5 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings 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; fee station 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 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 7.5 miles on Forest Road 8210 to Forest Camp entrance on right side of road.
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.2975° N, 117.3965° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
29 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
31 mi from the campground · 110 acres
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
37 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
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 13.4 mi
- 13.8 miMoss Springs Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miBowman-Francis Lake Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 2.8 miMaxwell 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
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On the National Register nearby
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- Dr. J. W. Barnard Building and First National Bank of JosephBuilding · Joseph · 9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Irondyke Forest Camp?
Sites at Irondyke 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 Irondyke 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 Irondyke Forest Camp have?
5 sites, including 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Irondyke Forest Camp?
Irondyke Forest Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Irondyke Forest Camp?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Irondyke Forest Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Walla Walla Forest Camp (1.4 mi), Turkey Flat Forest Camp (1.5 mi), and Arrow Forest Camp (2.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby