Spool Cart Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · La Grande, OR · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Easy Accessible by standard vehicle

The managing agency hasn't published season 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

Access Paved Access
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites13
Overnight Sites13

Location

45.202511, -118.394925 · La Grande Ranger District , La Grande , OR 97850

Description

Overview

Spool Cart Campground is nestled in the forest on the banks of the Grande Ronde River. This developed campground has 13 sites suitable for tents and small trailers with paved roads and accessible toilets. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Nearby attractions include the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Grande Ronde River.

Historically, trains stopped here and left spools of cable for loggers to transport to work sites using carts.

Primary use season is from late May through mid-October.

Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.

Facilities

Spool Cart Campground has 13 campsites, each with picnic tables, fire rings, and parking spaces.

Directions

From La Grande, Oregon travel north for 8.5 miles on Interstate-84 West to exit 252 (Highway 244 towards Ukiah); Turn off the Interstate onto Highway 244 and travel west for 12 miles to Forest Road 51; Turn left on Forest Road 51 and go south for about 5 miles; The campground is on your right, along the river.

Activities

BIRDING CAMPING FISHING PHOTOGRAPHY WATER ACCESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeOvernight 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. Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is located at the campground.
ReservableYes

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