Coverdale Campground
The Coverdale Campground is situated along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This small rustic campground with 7 sites offers both tent and trailer sites near the river in an open ponderosa pine and fir setting. Popular activities include fishing, day hikes, relaxing, picnicking and photography. Drinking water is located at the Indian Crossing and Ollokot Campgrounds seasonally. Primary use season is from June to September. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
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… |
The campground has 7 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 to September |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha…
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.1082° N, 116.9239° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
25 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
27 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
36 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
37 mi from the campground · 529 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 ↗ | 6.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 22.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 4.5 miIndian Crossing Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10 miTenderfoot Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 12 miEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Coverdale Campground?
Sites at Coverdale Campground 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 Coverdale Campground?
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 Coverdale Campground have?
7 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Coverdale Campground?
Coverdale Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Coverdale Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Coverdale Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hidden Campground (2.7 mi), Ollokot Campground (3.8 mi), and Blackhorse Campground (4.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby