West Eagle Meadow Campground
Closed for the season. Typically opens in late June or July depending on snowpack. The high elevation causes heavy snow accumulation and late snowmelt. Primary use season runs June through September. Not maintained during 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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
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.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
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.
About
West Eagle Meadow Campground is a primitive, high-elevation campground set among towering evergreen forests across from wildflower-covered meadows in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The icy cold West Eagle Creek flows near the campsites after emerging from the Eagle Cap Wilderness, creating a scenic mountain setting for tent campers and those with small trailers. The campground features 17 sites divided between standard loop sites and walk-in tent sites, plus an adjacent horse camp at the trailhead. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water so campers must bring their own supply. The adjacent West Eagle Meadows Trailhead offers access to the Eagle Cap Wilderness, with trails leading to Echo, Traverse, Diamond, and Tombstone lakes as well as the beautiful Minam River corridor. Access requires navigating Forest Road 77, which is graveled with the last 4 miles being extremely rough and not recommended for passenger cars or trailers. This is a late-season opening area due to heavy snow accumulation at the high elevation.
Directions
From La Grande, Oregon, travel south on State Highway 203 for about 14 miles to Union. In Union turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 more miles to Catherine Creek Summit. At the summit turn left on Forest Road 77 and follow it for 15 miles to the campground entrance on your left side after the West Eagle Creek crossing. From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298 (State Highway 203). Turn right off Interstate 84 to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Medical Springs. In Medical Springs turn right on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67. Turn left on Forest Road 67 and go about 14 miles to Forest Road 77. Turn left on Forest Road 77 and go about 5 miles to the campground entrance which is on your right before the West Eagle Creek crossing. Advisory: Forest Road 77 is graveled and the last 4 miles are extremely rough and 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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