Coverdale Campground
The campground operates seasonally from June through September. As of early May, it is likely still closed for the season. Road access via Forest Road 39 and 3960 may be limited by snow conditions in spring.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. 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
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.
About
Coverdale Campground sits along the banks of the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River within the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in northeastern Oregon. This small, rustic campground offers 7 sites in an open ponderosa pine and fir forest setting, accommodating both tents and trailers. Each site features a fire ring, picnic table, and parking space. The campground provides a quiet base for exploring the Hells Canyon region. Fishing in the Imnaha River is a primary draw, along with day hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and photography. The remote location along Forest Road 3960 offers solitude and access to one of Oregon's most scenic river corridors. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets are available but there is no potable water on site. Campers should bring their own drinking water or obtain it seasonally from nearby Indian Crossing or Ollokot Campgrounds. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am.
Directions
From Enterprise, travel south on OR-82 to Joseph (6.5 miles). In Joseph, turn left on OR-350 for 8 miles. Turn right onto Wallowa Loop Road (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway/Forest Road 39) and travel 30 miles. Before the Imnaha River bridge, turn right on Forest Road 3960 and continue 4 miles along the Imnaha River; the campground entrance is on the left.
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) 426-5546 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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