Dougherty Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in June and closes in late September or early October. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own.
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.…
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
Dougherty Campground is a small, primitive campground situated in an open pine forest and grassland near the northern boundary of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The setting provides a quiet, lightly-used basecamp for exploring the surrounding Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The campground features 12 sites: 4 accommodate tents or trailers while 8 are tent-only. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and parking space. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground uses a self-service fee station. Primary activities include camping, hiking, picnicking, berry picking, and wildlife viewing. The area sees significant use during fall hunting season. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The campground is not maintained during the off-season.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon, travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46. Turn right on FR 46 and go about 13 miles to Crow Creek Road. Turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about 1 mile. Turn right on Chesnimus Creek Road (becomes FR 4625) and go about 6.5 miles to FR 4670. Turn left on FR 4670 and go north 9.5 miles towards Billy Meadows. After Billy Meadows Guard Station, look for FR 46 and turn right. Go about 1.8 miles on FR 46. The campground entrance is on the left off FR 46 on the 583 road. Most roads are graveled.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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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