Forest Boundary Campground
Forest Boundary Campground has a fantastic view overlooking Scoggin’s Ridge with unbelievable sunsets. Neighboring this campground are Boundary Snow Park, Wooten State Wildlife Area and the Arbothknott Canyon. The ATV trailheads for the North and South trails are also located nearby.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No charge. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | June |
| Forest | Umatilla National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | No charge. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.2926° N, 117.5580° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireColumbia Center Mutual Aid
7 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- WildfireParadise
28 mi from the campground · 9,656 acres · 86% contained
- PrescribedSumac 2A Rx
40 mi from the campground · 417 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
41 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 27.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Travelland RV ↗ | 28.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 12 miDiamond Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.1 miKelly Camp Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness begins about 10.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.5 miWenaha-Tucannon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 176,737 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Forest Boundary Campground?
No. Forest Boundary Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Forest Boundary Campground?
Nothing. Forest Boundary Campground is listed as free. No charge.
Source: Forest Service
Is Forest Boundary Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Forest Boundary Campground?
Forest Boundary Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Forest Boundary Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Alder Thicket Campground (2.4 mi, first-come), Big Springs Campground (4.3 mi, first-come), and Ladybug Campground (8.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby