Hidden Campground
The campground typically opens in June and operates through September. Currently closed for the season. Not maintained during the off-season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Hidden Campground is a small, rustic facility tucked along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River within Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The campground provides 10 tent and trailer sites in a lightly-used setting, making it ideal for those seeking solitude in one of the deepest river gorges in North America. Three of the sites are fully accessible for visitors with mobility needs. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets available. Potable water is not available at Hidden Campground; campers should bring their own water or obtain it seasonally from Indian Crossing or Ollokot Campgrounds. The area offers opportunities for day hiking, river fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography along the scenic Imnaha River corridor. Access is via Forest Road 3960 off Forest Road 39 (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway). The final 7 miles on FR 3960 are unpaved. The campground operates from June through September and is not maintained during the off-season. Sites are available through Recreation.gov or via self-registration at the campground fee station.
Directions
From Enterprise, OR: Travel south on Highway 82 for 6.5 miles to Joseph. Turn left on Highway 350 and continue 8 miles to Wallowa Loop Road. Turn right onto Wallowa Loop Road (becomes Forest Road 39/Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel 30 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 3960 and continue 7 miles to the campground on the left near the Imnaha River. From Halfway, OR: Head east on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile, then east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Forest Road 39. Travel 23 miles north on FR 39, then turn left onto FR 3960 for 7 miles to the campground.
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) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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