Moss Springs Campground

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.