Established Camping
Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area offers a camping experience surrounded by forested terrain and river landscapes. Temperatures in this region can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, campers can explore the Grande Ronde River for fishing and hiking opportunities, or visit the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest for additional outdoor activities.
Description
The Blue Mountain North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area is situated north of the Anthony Lakes Highway (Forest Road 73) to the Mount Emily area. It includes all of the developed recreation sites and trails in the northern Blue Mountains and those found in the Grande Ronde River Basin west of La Grande, Oregon. This area is mainly administered by the La Grande Ranger District although some of the area north of the Anthony Lakes Highway is administered by the Whitman Ranger District. Popular recreation areas include the Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing, Mt. Emily, Spring Creek Recreation Area, Ladd Canyon, and Beaver Creek. Local communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are LaGrande, Island City, Elgin, Imbler, Cove, Richland, and Baker City . These communities are within one hour of this area.
Location
Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area is located in Oregon
Coordinates
45.38456639 N
118.31187297 W
Detours Nearby
Wolf Creek Reservoir
41 min away
Umatilla Forks Campground
1 hr 32 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Walla Walla
- 1 hr 29 min from Kennewick
- 2 hrs 38 min from Yakima
- 3 hrs 3 min from Lewiston
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Alcohol
