Moss Springs Campground
Primary season is June through September. The campground is not maintained during the off-season. No potable water is available; bring your own supply. The last six miles of Forest Road 6220 are steep, narrow, and gravel-surfaced.
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM 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 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM 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. 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
About
Moss Springs Campground is a small, scenic campground perched on a ridgeline in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, offering direct views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Located above the town of Cove, Oregon, the campground serves as a staging area for backpackers and equestrian users heading into the wilderness via Moss Springs Trailhead, which sits adjacent to the camp. The campground features 8 sites, including 3 that are wheelchair accessible. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The facility was specifically constructed to accommodate visitors with packstock and riding stock, providing loading areas, seasonal stock watering, and feeding facilities. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own supply. Trails from the campground drop steeply into the Minam River drainage or follow Grande Ronde Ridge. Access requires navigating the last six miles of Forest Road 6220, a steep, narrow gravel road. A wilderness permit (self-issued, no fee) is required for entry into Eagle Cap Wilderness.
Directions
From La Grande, Oregon, travel northeast on State Highway 82 for about 2 miles to Island City. Continue straight onto State Highway 237 (Cove Highway) for 13 miles to Cove. In Cove, turn right on Union Cove Highway and go half a block. Turn left on Hill Street and follow it to 2nd Street. Continue on 2nd Street, which becomes Mill Creek Road, then Forest Road 6220. Follow FR 6220 for about 8 miles to the campground and trailhead. The last six miles are a steep, narrow gravel road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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