Saddle Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through early fall. Not maintained in the off-season. Hat Point Road can be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for travel in late fall and winter.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Forest Order: HCNRA Fire Closure Order
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Landswithin the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a ¼ mile of the Snake
Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles
Prohibitions on vehicle use off road in areas around Anthony Lakes.
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
Forest Order: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Domestic Sheep and Goats
Prohibitions on possessing, storing, or transporting any domestic sheep or goat in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
About
Saddle Creek Campground sits on the rim of Hells Canyon along the Hat Point Road in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, offering one of the most remote tent camping experiences in northeastern Oregon. The campground features 7 walk-in tent-only sites that provide stunning vistas across North America's deepest river gorge to the Seven Devils Mountains in Idaho. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit, and vault toilets are available, though campers must bring all their own water as none is available on-site. The surrounding landscape bears the marks of past wildfires, resulting in limited shade and sparse tree coverage near the campsites. This open terrain, however, maximizes the dramatic canyon views. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the rim trails and experiencing the rugged beauty of Hells Canyon. Access to Saddle Creek requires careful navigation of Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road), a very steep, narrow, winding gravel road that climbs approximately 18 miles from Imnaha. The road is not suitable for RVs or trailers, and low-clearance vehicles should exercise caution. The road can become slippery when wet or frozen and is particularly hazardous in late fall and winter. This remote location and challenging access contribute to the campground's light usage and wilderness character.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south 6 miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph. In Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon. In Imnaha travel about 18 miles on Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road) to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. Advisory: Forest Road 2640 is a very steep, narrow winding gravel road. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are advised to use caution when traveling the lower sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Saddle Creek Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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