Moss Springs Campground
Located above Cove, Oregon, Moss Springs Campground lies on a ridgeline within view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and is next to Moss Springs Trailhead. This popular campground was constructed to accommodate visitors with pack stock, riding stock and campers bound for the wilderness. The site has 8 campsites, 3 of which have accessible campsites. Trails from the campground drop steeply into the Minam River drainage or follow Grande Ronde Ridge. Most people who frequent the campground bring stock animals. Hikers and campers also use the facilities. The campground is close to town and cool during the hot summer days.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
Amenities & rules
| 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… |
Moss Springs Campground has 8 camp sites, each with a 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 | Although the daily vehicle parking fee for both the campground and trailhead is $5.00/day, there are actually 2 separate fee sites. The trailhead is a Northwest Forest Pass site. Annual and Day Passes can be obtained before you visit at these websites and locations. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hand gliders and other mechanical equipment are prohibited in the wilderness area. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From La Grande, Oregon travel northeast on State Highway 82 for about 2 miles to Island City; In Island City continue straight onto State Highway 237 (Cove Highway) and go 13 miles to Cove, Oregon; In Cove turn right on the Union Cove Highway and go 1/2 block; Turn left on Hill Street and follow it to 2nd Street; Continue on 2nd Street which turns…
| Nearest town | La Grande, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.2753° N, 117.6800° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
29 mi from the campground · 141 acres
- PrescribedBirdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx
31 mi from the campground · 377 acres
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
36 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
37 mi from the campground · 110 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 ↗ | 22.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.7 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miMoss Springs Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.2 mi
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miMoss Springs 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
- 0.1 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ascension Episcopal Church and RectoryBuilding · Cove · 6.7 mi
- Methodist Episcopal Church of UnionBuilding · Union · 10 mi
- Abel E. Eaton HouseBuilding · Union · 10.1 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Moss Springs Campground?
Sites at Moss Springs 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 Moss Springs 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 Moss Springs Campground have?
8 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Moss Springs Campground?
La Grande, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Moss Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground (9.2 mi), Buck Creek Campground (10.2 mi), and Walla Walla Forest Camp (13.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby