Canyon Forest Camp
The campground operates late May through early October. As of mid-May, the campground should be opening for the season. No potable water is available on site. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Canyon Forest Camp sits along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, offering a quiet, rustic camping experience in a cool fir and pine forest. With only three campsites, the campground provides a secluded atmosphere that appeals to those seeking solitude in the Wallowa Mountains. The camp serves as a popular staging area for backpackers heading into the Eagle Cap Wilderness and day hikers exploring the scenic Lostine Canyon. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with a vault toilet available. There is no potable water at the campground, though seasonal water may be available across the road at the Lostine Guard Station. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is also reservable through Recreation.gov. The gravel access roads are suitable for passenger vehicles, though the small site size and rustic nature make this campground best suited for tent camping and smaller vehicles.
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 becomes Forest Road 8210. Continue on FR 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 3.5 miles to the campground on the right. Roads are gravel surface.
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
| 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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