West Eagle Meadow Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens in July due to heavy snow accumulation and high elevation. The campground is not maintained in the off-season.
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.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 12:21PM MST until January 1 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will trap pollutants in the valleys. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST /9 AM PST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
About
West Eagle Meadow Campground is set amongst towering evergreen forests and across from wildflower-covered meadows in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The icy cold West Eagle Creek flows near the sites after leaving the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The campground offers tent and small trailer campsites, walk-in tent sites, and a picnic area. Adjacent to the campground is the West Eagle Meadows Trailhead, a combination trailhead and equestrian camp with parking facilities for both stock and non-stock users, hitching rails, a loading ramp, and feed bunks. The West Eagle trail provides access to Echo, Traverse, Diamond, and Tombstone lakes as well as the Minam River, offering fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities through diverse landscapes. The campground is a late-season site due to heavy snow accumulation and high elevation. Access via Forest Road 77 is graveled, with the last 4 miles extremely rough and not recommended for passenger cars or trailers. All visitors entering Eagle Cap Wilderness must obtain a free self-issued Wilderness Visitor Permit at the trailhead.
Directions
From La Grande, travel south on State Highway 203 for 14 miles to Union; turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 miles to Catherine Creek Summit; turn left on Forest Road 77 and follow it 15 miles to the campground entrance on your left after West Eagle Creek crossing. From Baker City, head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298; turn right on State Highway 203 and travel 18 miles to Medical Springs; turn right on Big Creek Road for 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67; turn left on Forest Road 67 for 14 miles to Forest Road 77; turn left on Forest Road 77 for 5 miles to campground entrance on your right before West Eagle Creek crossing. Advisory: Forest Road 77 is graveled and the last 4 miles are extremely rough, not recommended for passenger cars or trailers.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| West Eagle Meadows Trailhead | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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