Canyon Forest Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from late May through early October and is not maintained in the off-season.
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.
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.
Forest Order: HCNRA Fire Closure Order
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Landswithin the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a ¼ mile of the Snake
Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles
Prohibitions on vehicle use off road in areas around Anthony Lakes.
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.
Forest Order: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Domestic Sheep and Goats
Prohibitions on possessing, storing, or transporting any domestic sheep or goat in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
About
Canyon Forest Camp is one of several small campgrounds located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The camp is a rustic facility set in a cool fir and pine tree forest, popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables at each site, with potable water available seasonally across the road from the Lostine Guard Station. The facility operates as a first-come, first-served campground with single sites available for $10 per night. Interagency Senior and Access passes provide a 50% discount. The campground is accessed via a gravel forest road and is located 3.5 miles up the Lostine Canyon from the forest boundary. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. The rustic setting provides a peaceful base camp for hiking, fishing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness areas.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon travel northwest on State Highway 82 to Lostine. In Lostine go 7 miles south on the Lostine River Road to the forest boundary. Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210. Travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 3.5 miles to the campground on the right side of the road. The forest roads are gravel surface.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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
| sm.fs.wwnf-webmail@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 426-5546 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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