Midway Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in June when snow clears at 6,000 feet elevation and operates through November. First-come, first-served with no reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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 may 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.
About
Midway Campground is a remote, primitive camping destination perched at 6,000 feet in the Blue Mountains of Umatilla National Forest. Located on the Pomeroy Ranger District in Columbia County, Washington, this high-elevation site sees heavier snowpack than lower campgrounds in the area, limiting access to the summer and fall months. The campground offers a quiet, undeveloped camping experience with picnic tables at sites and convenient access to nearby hiking trails. However, campers must be fully self-sufficient as there is no potable water or restroom facilities on site. The remote location approximately 90 minutes from Pomeroy via a series of county roads and Forest Service Road 46 adds to the backcountry feel. During the fee season from April 1 through November 30, camping costs $8 per night for the first two vehicles with an additional $5 charge per extra vehicle. Leave No Trace principles are emphasized at this site.
Directions
From Pomeroy, Washington (~90 minutes): Starting at Main Street, take a right to turn onto US Highway 12 west bound for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Tatum Mountain Road for 1.2 miles, going south. Turn right at the Y, onto Linville Gulch Road (County Road 1180) south bound for 5.3 miles. Take Bartels Road and Linville Gulch Road to Blind Grade Road (County Road 1040) for 1.7 miles. Take a right (south bound) onto Tucannon River Road (County Road 9233) through The Wooten State Wildlife Area and continue onto Forest Service Road 47 for 11.5 miles. Once past the Tucannon Campground and Camp Wooten State Park, take a right, north/west bound onto Forest Service Road 4620 (Patrick Grade) for 3 miles. Continue until you see Forest Service Road 46 on the left. Take Forest Service Road 46 for 6 miles until you reach Midway Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Midway Campground Page |
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