Coalmine Hill Cg
The campground is maintained seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through mid-November. Currently in winterized condition with no services. Access may be blocked by snow until late May. All sites are first-come first-served with no reservations.
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
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.
About
Coalmine Hill Campground sits atop Coalmine Hill along the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway (Western Route) in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest. The campground features six sites: one larger site near the entrance and five sites arranged along the tree edges of a spacious parking area. A single vault toilet and information board are the only facilities. There is no potable water, hookups, or trash service. The campground serves as a trailhead for the Bald Mountain, Hells Half Acre, and Willow Creek trails, which combine into a 7.5-mile loop suitable for hikers and equestrians. Gibson Cave, a shallow overhanging rock shelter with interpretive displays describing its history, is accessible via the Bald Mountain Trail about 1.25 miles from the parking lot. Continuing up the trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking the drainages between Coalmine Hill and Little Bald Mountain. Penland Lake, offering fishing and non-motorized boating, lies about five miles southwest via the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and Forest Roads 21 and 2103. The campground doubles as a snow park during winter months when snow closes access.
Directions
From Heppner, Oregon: Head south on Oregon Highway 206 to the edge of town. Turn left onto Willow Creek Road (County Road 678) and continue 22.3 miles through the mountains. Coalmine Hill Campground will be on the left at the top of Coalmine Hill. From Ukiah, Oregon: Head west on Oregon Highway 244 for about two miles to the four-way stop, then continue straight (westbound) on Forest Service Road 53 for about 20 miles. The campground will be on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.umainquiries@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 676-9187 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Coalmine Hill Campground |
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