Mottet Cg
Seasonal campground operating July through November. Currently closed for the season. Forest roads to the campground typically become accessible in June with full campground services starting in July.
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
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
About
Mottet Campground is a small, tranquil primitive campground located at high elevation in the Umatilla National Forest. Situated along the historic Kendall-Skyline Road, it serves as a basecamp for hikers exploring the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, with several trailheads in close proximity including the Mottet/Sinks Trail offering 4.5 miles of non-motorized access through mountain meadows and old-growth forest. The campground features six campsites with a vault toilet and the notable amenity of potable drinking water sourced from a mountain spring. This high-elevation location provides a secluded atmosphere away from crowds, with light usage typical throughout the season. The forest road access means this campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller vehicles rather than large RVs.
Directions
From Weston, Oregon: Travel 20 miles east on Highway 204, turn left (north) on Forest Service Road 64. Follow for 16 miles to the junction with FSR 6403. Turn left (east) on FSR 6403 and travel 1 mile to the campground entrance on your left. From Elgin, Oregon: Travel 21 miles northwest on Highway 204, turn right (north) on FSR 64, then follow the same routing.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Mottet Campground | |
| Umatilla NF Alerts |
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