Free and drive-in accessible, NF 3980 Road dispersed camping sits within Wallowa-Whitman National Forest outside Oxbow, Oregon, with no fee and no reservation required. The site features forested and open terrain near a creek. No facilities are listed. Campers exploring the area can also find Indian Crossing roughly 1.5 miles northwest. This spot works best for self-sufficient campers who carry their own water and gear.
Description
Dispersed camping is a popular camping method for many visitors to the Forest. Choosing to camp along a stream or adjacent to a meadow where there are no picnic tables, toilets or firerings allows campers to enjoy a more primitive experience.
It is recommend that dispersed campers keep to traditional campsites off of established 'two-track' vehicles routes which have been used in the past. Most of these routes are less than 300 feet from a designated open road.
There are some areas on the Forest that are closed to dispersed camping. These include administrative site, special use permit area, or sensitive areas for archeology or wildlife.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy. Please check with the campground before making a reservation.
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Map & DirectionsNF 3980 Road is located in Oregon near Oxbow
Coordinates
45.09419471 N
116.99625555 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if NF 3980 Road - Dispersed Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 22 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 40 min from Lewiston, ID
- 3 hrs 47 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 4 hrs 12 min from Kennewick, WA
