Moss Springs Campground
Primary season is June through September. The campground is not maintained during the off-season. No potable water is available; bring your own supply. The last six miles of Forest Road 6220 are steep, narrow, and gravel-surfaced.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
14 DAY STAY LIMIT
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
About
Moss Springs Campground is a small, scenic campground perched on a ridgeline in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, offering direct views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Located above the town of Cove, Oregon, the campground serves as a staging area for backpackers and equestrian users heading into the wilderness via Moss Springs Trailhead, which sits adjacent to the camp. The campground features 8 sites, including 3 that are wheelchair accessible. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The facility was specifically constructed to accommodate visitors with packstock and riding stock, providing loading areas, seasonal stock watering, and feeding facilities. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own supply. Trails from the campground drop steeply into the Minam River drainage or follow Grande Ronde Ridge. Access requires navigating the last six miles of Forest Road 6220, a steep, narrow gravel road. A wilderness permit (self-issued, no fee) is required for entry into Eagle Cap Wilderness.
Directions
From La Grande, Oregon, travel northeast on State Highway 82 for about 2 miles to Island City. Continue straight onto State Highway 237 (Cove Highway) for 13 miles to Cove. In Cove, turn right on Union Cove Highway and go half a block. Turn left on Hill Street and follow it to 2nd Street. Continue on 2nd Street, which becomes Mill Creek Road, then Forest Road 6220. Follow FR 6220 for about 8 miles to the campground and trailhead. The last six miles are a steep, narrow gravel road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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