Dougherty Campground
Dougherty Campground is situated in an open pine forest and grassland near the northern boundary of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The site offers 4 tent/trailer sites, and 8 tent-only sites. Primary activities include camping, picnicking, berry picking and hunting during the fall season. Use season is generally June through early October. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
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… |
Dougherty Campground has 12 campsites that offer 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 | 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 north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; Turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; Turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about 1 mile; Turn right on the Chesnimus Creek Road (will become Forest Road 4625) go about 6.5 miles to Forest Road 4670; Turn left on Forest Service Road…
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.8533° N, 117.0342° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
5 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
14 mi from the campground · 110 acres
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
15 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- WildfireColumbia Center Mutual Aid
44 mi from the campground · 150 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 ↗ | 17 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Sports Corral ↗ | 35.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Travelland RV ↗ | 36.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 4.5 miFrog Pond Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest begins about 12.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.3 miWallowa-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
- Billy Meadows Guard StationBuilding · Joseph · 1.7 mi
- Kirkland Lookout Ground House (Guard Station)Building · Joseph · 4.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dougherty Campground?
Sites at Dougherty 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 Dougherty 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 Dougherty Campground have?
12 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Dougherty Campground?
Dougherty Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Dougherty Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Dougherty Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Coyote Campground (3.9 mi), Buckhorn Campground (11.7 mi, first-come), and Wickiup Campground (27.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby