Indian Crossing Campground
Typically closed until June due to seasonal conditions. Operating season runs June through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Indian Crossing Campground is a secluded 10-site campground located at the terminus of Forest Road 3960, where the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River flows through the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The campground provides direct access to the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Eagle Cap Wilderness, making it an ideal basecamp for backcountry exploration. Campsites are nestled among large pine and fir trees along the riverbank, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and parking space. Popular activities include fishing in the Imnaha River, hiking into the adjacent wilderness areas, and horseback riding. The nearby Indian Crossing Trailhead offers stock facilities including loading ramps, hitching rails, and feed bunks. The campground operates seasonally from June through September due to high elevation and remote location. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Visitors entering the Eagle Cap Wilderness must obtain a free self-issued permit at the trailhead.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon, travel south on OR-82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles. In Joseph, turn left on OR-350 for about 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 9 miles to the end of the road. The campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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