The best camping near Wallowa Lake State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Wallowa Lake State Park adventure.

The best camping near Wallowa Lake State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Wallowa Lake State Park adventure.

Camping near Wallowa Lake State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Wallowa Lake State Park adventure.

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Eagle Cap Acres

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Joseph, OR
This is a 2 bedroom 2 bath mountain cabin on the side of Mt. Joseph 2 miles outside of Joseph Oregon, at 5200 foot elevation with a beautiful view to the north and east. The cabin was built about 20 years ago, and is still being improved upon, but it is very sturdy and insulated, so stays cool on hot days, warm on cold days There is a wood stove for heat. There is electricity for lights, a microwave, a queen bed and a bunk bed with 2 twin mattresses. There are 2 bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks. Water is spring water, cold and delicious, from a source nearby on the mountain. There is no shower or hot water. Please bring your own sleeping bags/bedding, and camp stove. Please don’t use your propane/gas stove inside the cabin due to trapped fumes. This is a lovely unique spot and we hope to keep it that way, so please clean up after yourselves and pack all trash out with you. Cabin is at the end of a short lane so is very private, quiet, and peaceful. It is backed by 10 acres of woods and the area is unfenced and people hike all around the area on trails and gravel roads. Beloved natural Wallowa lake is a short drive, or long walk, away.
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Pondosa, Oregon. Old mill town.

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Baker City, OR
Learn more about this land:Campsites are gravel parking with park-like lawn, well kept, and surrounded by a small picnicking area with extra parking, porta potty, garbage receptical, BBQs, tables and chairs on sprawling grassy lawns shaded with 100 year old large trees. Perfect for a large group. We have a big tree swing and an adult size teeter totter for you to enjoy. There is a horseshoe area. The camping sites are back in only, so if you have trouble backing in, I am happy to help. Each spot has a fire pit with first firewood supplied, (additional be purchased) and a picnic table. Surrounding area is sagebrush, 2 miles from Wallowa National Forest with miles and miles of wilderness trails, lakes and Mountain fishing, ATVs, hiking, biking. You can ride your ATVs right from the camp. There is huckleberry and mushroom picking in early summer and late spring. Local wildlife consists of deer, elk, eagles and owls, pheasants, quail, wild turkeys, all kinds of birds, (even an occasional farm chicken may wander by) and coyotes and frogs calling at night. My friendly labs like to come say hi. Campsites are for tents or RVs. Our electric is shared among the campsites. Our water is from a wonderful deep cold well that’s piped to a shared outlet in the middle of the RV camp. Bring a hose to hook up, we have one if you need one. Guest Wi-Fi if you’re close to the store. Cell service is limited. I do allow generators if you are not sharing the park with anyone else. If you’re the only ones, no quiet time, if others are camping, quiet time is from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am. Site 1: largest fire pit, close to the power hook up, the most shady spot but still sunny, closest to the park. Site 2: A bit of shade, most of the day in sun. Closest to water hook up. Site 3: A Sunny site, a little late afternoon shade. A little more privacy as it’s the last spot. Farthest stretch for water and power, but I provide an extension power cord to it. Our little store has items you may need if you run out or forget something. We also sell regular gas.
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Northern Star Pallette Ranch

8 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · Wallowa Lake, OR
Built in the 1940's by the late actor Eugene Pallette as a hideaway from Hollywood and a Refuge from looming world disaster after World War 2. There once was a cannery, a power plant a sawmill and a 5,000 sq' concrete warehouse built to withstand anything and house years of provisions. Many buildings are still standing and utilized.  The past guest list included Cark Gable (Gone with The Wind) Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan and Errol Flynn and many more. Located on the shores of the Imnaha river we have 2 miles of accessible, private spots. There is a lot of wildlife here and there is no better place to "unwind" and regroup. Pitch your tent in total privacy along the shores of the River and then kick back and take in all the sights and sounds of Nature. Surrounded by canyons on all sides tucked away in a private Valley is 300+ acres of room to roam along the river.   We have firewood and frozen bottles of water for coolers available for an extra charge And have added 3 outhouses. Potable water, picnic tables, and outhouses on site. Pets are welcome. Camp fires are permitted outside of a fire ban. Our guests love staying here: "Camping at the ranch was pure enjoyment. We did not see or hear anything but the rushing river and the surrounding woods. The stars at night we’re amazing and there was plenty to explore on the property and nearby."
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The best camping near Wallowa Lake State Park guide

Overview

About

On the southern shores of the glacial Wallowa Lake, this state park features ample opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, and taking in the views of Northeast Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains and the surrounding Eagle Cap Wilderness. The seasonal Wallowa Lake Tramway is also a big draw and ferries passengers up to the peak of Mount Howard, at an altitude of 8,150 feet. Wallowa Lake Campground offers a mix of tent sites, hook-ups, and yurts, plus a swimming area and kayak and boat launches.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Sites can be reserved up to six months in advance through the Oregon State Parks online reservation system. Spots open at 6am.
  2. If you’re flexible about dates, a flexible search option is available. Weekends tend to fill up fast.
  3. During the off-season (October through mid-May), some sites are available on a first-come, first-serve, walk-in basis.

When to go

Wallowa Lake is open for year-round camping, although only some of the sites (and both yurts) remain open during the cooler season (October through the middle of May). The park also shuts off most of the water supply during that time (though one frost-free spigot remains open). While the summers in the area are pleasantly warm, temperatures dip dramatically in October and don't really start warming up again until late May.

Know before you go

  • The town of Joseph is a 10-minute drive from the park. Here you'll find a small supermarket, a handful of boutiques and restaurants, and even a few museums.
  • Boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals as well as fishing licenses and reservable moorage are available at the nearby Wallowa Lake Marina, which is open seasonally from mid-May through mid-September.
  • All sites come with firepits and firewood is available for sale at the park between sites C1 and C4. Do not bring outside firewood into the park, as it can carry insects and diseases.
  • Pets are allowed at the campground, but not at the swimming area. There’s also an off-leash dog area at the end of Loop A.

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