Indian Crossing Campground
Located at the 'end of the road', this 10-unit campground allows visitors to explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River from one location. The campsites are near the river with large pine and fir trees overhead. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Located adjacent to the campground is nearby Indian Crossing Trailhead. Use season is generally June through September. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night. Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day or $30 per annual. The Indian Crossing area has a trailhead and a campground with 2 separate fee sites. The Indian Crossing Trailhead is located on the northside of the Imnaha River and has an overflow site south of the river. |
Indian Crossing CG has 10 sites each of which has picnic table, fire ring and parking space
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 | The Indian Crossing area has a trailhead and a campground with 2 separate fee sites. The Indian Crossing Trailhead is located on the northside of the Imnaha River and has an overflow site south of the river. The trailhead is a Northwest Forest pass site which requires either an Annual or Day Pass. |
| 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 | 45.1114° N, 117.0149° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
29 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
32 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
40 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
42 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 ↗ | 10.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 19.8 mi |
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Explore
Video
INDIAN CREEK CAMPGROUND REVIEW | RIMROCK LAKE CAMPING
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miIndian Crossing Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.3 miTenderfoot Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miIndian Crossing Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 2 miBucks Crossing Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season late June
- 2.5 miLick Creek Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 3 miTwin Lakes HCNRA 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 Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 7.9 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 Indian Crossing Campground?
Sites at Indian Crossing 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 Indian Crossing Campground?
Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night. Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day or $30 per annual. The Indian Crossing area has a trailhead and a campground with 2 separate fee sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Indian Crossing Campground have?
10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Indian Crossing Campground?
Indian Crossing Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Indian Crossing Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Indian Crossing Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hidden Campground (1.8 mi), Twin Lakes Campground (3 mi), and Lick Creek Campground (3.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby