Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Coverdale Campground
FS USDA Forest Service · Joseph, OR · Primitive
Conditions
Road Access
Not recorded
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Not recorded
Boondock Access
Not recorded
The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.
Features
Style
Primitive
Potable Water
Reservable
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 7 |
| Overnight Sites | 7 |
Location
Description
Overview
The Coverdale Campground is situated along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This small rustic campground with 7 sites offers both tent and trailer sites near the river in an open ponderosa pine and fir setting. Popular activities include fishing, day hikes, relaxing, picnicking and photography. Drinking water is located at the Indian Crossing and Ollokot Campgrounds seasonally.
Primary use season is from June to September.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities
The campground has 7 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and parking spaces.
Directions
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 River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 4 miles along Imnaha River; Campground entrance is on the left near the Imnaha River.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 onto Forest Road 3960 and go 4 miles to campground; Campground entrance is signed on left near the Imnaha River.
Activities
CAMPING
HIKING
PHOTOGRAPHY
PICNICKING
WATER ACCESS
WILDLIFE VIEWING
Details
| Fee | 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 holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. |
| Reservable | Yes |
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