Lake Fork Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Operating season runs June through September. Access via the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39) is typically snow-closed from late October through late May or early June.
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…
About
Lake Fork Campground is a small, rustic campground located along North Pine Creek within the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The 10 single-unit campsites are positioned along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39), offering easy access to one of the deepest river gorges in North America. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Campers must bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available. Sites accommodate tents and smaller RVs, though specific length limits are not posted. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with some sites available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The location makes Lake Fork an ideal base camp for exploring the scenic byway and nearby trailheads. The surrounding area offers opportunities for day hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography throughout the dramatic Hells Canyon landscape.
Directions
From Enterprise, travel south on OR-82 towards Joseph for 6.5 miles. In Joseph, turn left on OR-350 and go 8 miles to Wallowa Loop Road. Turn right onto Wallowa Loop Road (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway/Forest Road 39) and travel 45 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Halfway, head east 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86, then go 9 miles to Forest Road 39. Turn left and travel 8 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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