Ollokot Campground
The campground operates seasonally from June through September. Access via the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39) is typically closed by snow from late October through late May or early June. The campground is not maintained in the off-season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. 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
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.
About
Ollokot Campground is located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, surrounded by old-growth ponderosa pine forest. The campground offers 13 standard nonelectric campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and parking area. Vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump are available seasonally. The campground serves as an ideal weekend getaway or summer destination for those wanting to fish the Imnaha River, pick wild berries, take day hikes, or explore the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The area sees moderate use and maintains quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Accessible campsites are available for visitors with mobility needs. Access is via Forest Road 39 (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway), which is typically closed by snow from late October through late May or early June. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov, and a self-service fee station is available on-site.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon, travel south on OR-82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles. In Joseph, turn left on OR-350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road. Turn right on Wallowa Loop Road (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway/Forest Road 39) and travel 31 miles to the campground entrance on the left near the Imnaha River. From Halfway, Oregon, head east 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86, go 9 miles to Forest Road 39 towards Enterprise/Joseph, turn left and travel about 23 miles to the campground on the right before the Imnaha River crossing.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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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