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Closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through November. First-come, first-served, no reservations. Forest Service Road 47 may have seasonal closures; check forest alerts before traveling.

Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 10th, 9:49 AM — August 12th, 12:00 PM

The have issued an Air Quality Alert until 11 AM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla and Yakima Counties until further notice due to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Expect some clearing out and intermittent good air quality but with significant fires on the landscape conditions can worsen quickly to unhealthy air. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. 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. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 5th, 2:33 PM — August 12th, 5:00 AM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, 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. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

Umatilla National Forest

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

Ladybug Campground sits at the edge of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness in the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington. The campground takes its name from the colorful ladybugs that gather here, part of the Coccinellidae beetle family. This primitive site offers a quiet basecamp for exploring one of Washington's most remote wilderness areas. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and picnic tables at each site, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Hunting, day hiking, and bicycling are popular activities in the surrounding area, though trails entering the wilderness are closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment including mountain bikes and carts. Stock users should note that weed-free feed is required for animals. Access requires navigating gravel Forest Service roads from either Pomeroy or Dayton, Washington. The remote location and light usage make this an ideal spot for those seeking solitude in the Blue Mountains.

Directions

From Pomeroy, WA: Travel west on Highway 12 for 4 miles. Turn left onto Tatman Mountain Road. Follow paved road to the top, take hairpin turn to right until pavement ends, then follow gravel grade to stop sign. Turn left (south) onto Tucannon River Road at The Last Resort. Continue approximately 9 miles to the end of pavement, then continue on gravel for approximately 4 miles to the Y in the road. Turn left (east) on Forest Service Road 4712. Ladybug Campground is on your left in approximately 2 miles.

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 $8 - $13

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (541) 278-3716

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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