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Wallowa Lake State Park Campground maintains pet-friendly sites throughout its camping loops, accommodating dogs in tent areas, RV sites with full hookups, and select cabin rentals. The park's clean, well-maintained facilities include drinking water access, flush toilets, and showers, with pets allowed in designated camping areas but restricted from some public buildings. Dogs must remain leashed within the campground boundaries. Dispersed camping options like North Thomason Meadows and Starvation Springs NF 46 Site permit pets without additional fees, offering more freedom for dog owners in primitive settings. The area is extremely quiet with only occasional ranch vehicles traveling through, providing a peaceful environment for nervous pets.
Seven Devils Campground's ten free first-come-first-serve sites welcome pets in a remote mountain setting near trails and Hidden Lake. The campground features vault toilets and fire pits, though camping with pets requires preparation due to limited facilities. The drive to pet-friendly camping areas often involves narrow, bumpy dirt roads where encountering wildlife and free-roaming mountain cattle is common. Watch for black bears, rattlesnakes, and mountain goats when hiking with dogs in the area. The remote Hells Canyon region offers numerous hiking opportunities along mountaintops and alpine lakes, with access to the historic Nez Perce Nee-Me-Poo Trail providing excellent terrain for active dogs. After hiking and camping, visitors can head down to the Salmon River for a swim with their dogs.
"Located in the far northeast corner of Oregon, this state park has something for everyone. Wallowa Lake is known for it's natural beauty, fishing, and water sports."
"This was our first stop in Oregon we were in Site C9 which is a pull thru with Full hook up. Big tall pines, the lake & mountains."
from $31 - $125 / night
Check Availability"Tons of changes in terrain but the drive is not for the faint of heart. Be ready to share space with free roaming mountain cattle."
"I recommend this section of Wallowa-Whitman NF Rd 46 (4600) between Thomason Meadow Guard Station and Buckhorn Lookout because it is grazed less than surrounding areas, and thus has more plant diversity"
"After 45 minutes drive on dirt road we reached this rustic campground and had it all to our selves the first night. There are pit toilets, no trash, no water."
"Plan to take your time driving up 17 Mile road (takes about an hour to get here from Riggins!). The views are spectacular and easy to find."
"Park at the River is in a beautiful location but it’s a full blown RV park, not a campground. The big rigs are really packed in."
"Dry camping is next to the river, very pretty. Near hiking trail and tram ride to the top of mt Howard is across the street"
from $34 - $65 / night
Check Availability"My one caution would be that if you have dogs keep them on a leash because if they were to get in the creek that would be all she wrote. That creek is appropriately named as it really moves."
"Didn't see any bears, but they were around the week before I came. River is fast. Keep an eye on your dogs!"
"Nice drive to it."
"Hidden lake within short walk. Picnic tables, fire pits. Great lookout spots.
Driving is single car, narrow, bumpy dirt roads. Be prepared to back up a ways when you encounter another vehicle."
"We were the only campers at windy saddle and were able to get a perfect site at the head of the trail over looking hell’s canyon and Heaven’s gate."
"17 mile drive from roadway. Not recommended for any type of trailer; road can be difficult and is pinched in portions to single lane (substantial change in altitude from valley floor)."
RangerThere is a lot of space in each camp. Not much land in between each camp so be courteous. Good drinking water. A fairly dirty pit bathroom. I’m pretty sure it’s pet friendly. You can walk to the reservoir. The beach is very rocky.
TravelerNice and well maintained campground by the Imnaha River. Plenty of sites with a decent distance between them. Would recommend.
TravelerGreat campground, right by the Imnaha River. Some sites are more private than others. Not too busy even on a Friday night. Would stay here again.
TravelerOllocot CG sits along the Imnaha River not far from the Hells Canyon Overlook. We camped under tall Ponderosas and fell asleep to the sounds of the river just a few feet away. Just a few other campers there in mid-September. Great spot!
GuideI recommend this section of Wallowa-Whitman NF Rd 46 (4600) between Thomason Meadow Guard Station and Buckhorn Lookout because it is grazed less than surrounding areas, and thus has more plant diversity--i.e. great WILDFLOWER BLOOM in the spring. At 5000 feet, June to early July is a peak bloom time.
This is the top of the Imnaha River breaks, and you can see fully down into the BEAUTIFUL canyonlands of the Imnaha and Snake. Birdwatching was good for us out here too, especially raptors. One of the trailheads to the historic Nez Perce Nee -Me-Poo Trail is near this "Camp-1" dispersed spot.*
*One of our maps calls the marked spot "FSR 46 Camp-1," but the dispersed camp sites are all along NF Rd 46 from here north to Buckhorn.
The drive up to this area is well-maintained gravel, and an SUV with decent tires can do it. (We did it with a truck hauling a toy-hauler trailer). Bring all the water and supplies and tools you need--this area is REMOTE.
Take Crow Creek Rd off of Hwy 82 (btwn Enterprise and Joseph). All is paved until your intersection with Zumwalt Road, where you veer R to stay on Zumwalt (aka Zumwalt-Buckhorn Rd). It's gravel after that intersection.
Follow signs to Zumwalt Prairie or Buckhorn Lookout.
Crossing over Zumwalt Prairie is a GORGEOUS drive. The Nature Conservancy has their Zumwalt Prairie Preserve here, and it's a great side trip from the camp spot.
This section of NF-46 road is extremely quiet. Only the occasional ranch vehicle travels through. In fall this is a popular camp area for hunters.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of zero water, zero data, the ecosystem/soil that has been abused in the past (not wilderness), the 50-minute drive to WiFi/ restaurant/ water refill/ black water dump. But if I was comparing primitive camping to primitive camping, this would be a 5 of 5.
I would go back here (in late spring or early fall) in a heartbeat.
RangerMore and more I'm staying at USFS campgrounds and enjoying the experiences. Yes, they're dry, but they're cheap, dark, quiet and in exceptionally beautiful places. Ollokot is in the Hell's Canyon Recreation area and is seriously the best campground I've encounter on my latest 4 week fall trip. Located right on the Imnaha River, the scenery is breathtaking, the sites are big with lots of room. It's a short drive up to the Hell's Canyon Overlook which is spectacular. Only downside is the road out of Joseph to get there.....it's not for the faint of heart if you have a larger RV. Narrow, potholes and absolutely no wiggle room. It's six inches between you and the side of the canyon. So take it SLOW!!!
RangerLiked it enough to come back. Had a huge group and multiple dogs in the group site. Very clean camp area. Extremely reasonable prices. Bathrooms are really dirty. Water for drinking is available just a short walk or really short drive. Nice fire pits. Close to water for playing in. There are some towns nearby. Would recommend just use the woods whenever possible.
GuideWe pulled our 40ft RV up here and had a great time! Not full hookups but lots of fishing we caught: blue gill, trout, bass, crappie, perch, cat fish and had a small Tiger Muskie on the line but lost it. We were there for two weeks and they did have electricity and water hookups just no dump so we showered and used the bathroom facilities which were very well kept! So we didn’t mind. There is a dump station just in town at the gas station there. Overall great experience and nice to be off the grid for a bit!
LegendOn Oregon Highway 86 in Hell's Canyon at Oxbow, across from an Idaho Power Station (and managed by Idaho Power), this was a handy place to stay to be close to a boat launch for a rafting trip we had booked.
There are tiny campsites (maybe the smallest I've seen) and lovely large campsites here. We lucked out and had reserved a big one on the lawn instead of a little one against the rock wall. We were near the power station but we didn't notice it much due to the trees and stream.
There is shade! This was nice considering it gets hot in Hell's Canyon. Even being next to the river and in a rare shady spot in the canyon, the after-dark temperature was in the upper 80's when we stayed here in early August 2020. They water the lawn at night to keep it green, so heed those "sprinkler - do not camp past this point" signs. The bathrooms look nice online (inc. showers), but we camped here during 2020, so we had a row of sunbaked port-o-potties to contend with.
The location was super practical for our needs, our spot was spacious, and the canyon is beautiful, but due to the heat I probably would pick a place higher up on the canyon rim or closer to Halfway, OR to camp if camping were the main goal (especially in August).
Fair amount of bugs, but that's not specific to this campground.
Some stats, according to the Idaho Power website: Day use in the park is free. 59 RV sites with water and electric hookups(30-amp); 10 tent sites with shared water; Picnic area with tables Fire rings; Additional vehicle and boat trailer parking available; Public pay phone (phone card required for non-local calls); Boat launch and docks located approximately one-half mile downstream of the park, on Homestead Road
Copperfield was a mining town known as “the rowdiest town in Oregon” in the early 1900s. Fire destroyed the town in August 1915. The park was built in 1965 on the old town site of Copperfield, Oregon. (https://www.idahopower.com/community-recreation/recreation/parks-and-campgrounds/copperfield-park/)
Dispersed camping near Imnaha, Oregon offers sites within the rugged topography of northeastern Oregon's Wallowa Mountains. The area sits at elevations ranging from 2,000 feet in the Imnaha River valley to over 5,000 feet in the surrounding highlands, with seasonal temperature swings from below freezing in winter to 90°F in summer. Primitive campsites provide access to the Snake River drainage and the deepest canyon in North America.
Hiking mountain trails: Several trails near Nez Perce National Forest Seven Devils Campground provide access to alpine terrain and scenic views. "There are several hikes that can be done in a single day or stretched out to multi day trips that go along mountaintops and alpine lakes. I have never seen more than a handful of other groups out here," notes Celine K.
Fishing opportunities: Streams and lakes throughout the area offer trout fishing from spring through fall. Camping near Hurricane Creek provides stream access. "Hurricane Creek Campsite sits right along Hurricane Creek and has a lot of well maintained spots," reports Andrew L.
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse wildlife including deer, mountain goats, and birds of prey. At North Thomason Meadows, "Birdwatching was good for us out here too, especially raptors. One of the trailheads to the historic Nez Perce Nee-Me-Poo Trail is near this 'Camp-1' dispersed spot," according to Alyse L.
Seasonal wildflower displays: Spring and early summer bring abundant wildflowers to higher elevation sites. "I recommend this section of Wallowa-Whitman NF Rd 46 (4600) between Thomason Meadow Guard Station and Buckhorn Lookout because it is grazed less than surrounding areas, and thus has more plant diversity--i.e. great WILDFLOWER BLOOM in the spring. At 5000 feet, June to early July is a peak bloom time," shares Alyse L. about North Thomason Meadows.
Privacy and seclusion: Campgrounds like Hurricane Creek Campground offer secluded sites. "Private secluded sites, just a few miles from Hurricane Creek Trailhead in the Eagle Cap Wilderness," explains Dan M. "This is a small campground with limited amenities, but a nice amount of privacy for each site," adds Sara R.
Creek access: Many sites are situated along waterways. "The fast-moving creek creates a soothing white noise that we found calming. The campsites are spaced quite far apart, some only large enough for a tent," describes Jim B. about Hurricane Creek Campground.
Road conditions: Many camping areas require travel on rough forest roads. Regarding Hells Canyon Overlook Near Saddle Creek, Amanda P. warns, "Tons of changes in terrain but the drive is not for the faint of heart. Be ready to share space with free roaming mountain cattle."
Limited facilities: Most dispersed and established sites have minimal amenities. "This is a great overlook on Hell Canyon and awesome dispersed overland camp spot," says Ranier E. about Hells Canyon Overlook.
Weather preparedness: Mountain weather changes rapidly. "We scheduled three nights here but after two nights of amazing lightning storms, we skipped the third night," shares Jim B. about Hurricane Creek Campground. For pet-friendly camping near Imnaha, Oregon, prepare for sudden weather changes.
Safe swimming spots: Several areas offer accessible water for cooling off. At Hurricane Creek Campground, Kaitlyn P. notes, "The river is shallow in most places but right off this site it has a deep area where you can dip, the water is freezing even in late August, and there's a 3 foot jump down onto the bank."
Wildlife watching opportunities: Families can observe local wildlife from campsites. "Saw two bucks together early in the morning grazing," reports Kaitlyn P. Deb H. adds, "Deer wandered through the campground and there are chipmunks."
Accessibility options: Some campgrounds offer more accessible sites. Deb H. mentions, "There are 13 sites, 3 of which are handicap accessible. There are several vault toilets and they were clean and not smelly."
Size limitations: Many roads and sites restrict large RVs. Regarding Starvation Springs NF 46 Site, Kenny R. explains, "This is a great spot for me and my 20 foot RV, with fantastic starlink speeds. It's also great that it isn't 5 miles down some super washboarded gravel road."
Dump station access: Plan ahead for wastewater management. For pet-friendly camping sites that accommodate RVs near Imnaha, Oregon, note that most dispersed areas lack dump facilities.
Leveling challenges: Bring leveling equipment for uneven sites. At Hurricane Creek Campground, Kathy B. shares, "Spent one night in that spot then took another closer to the river for the second night where I had to use my leveling blocks. But so worth it. Could hear nothing but the rushing river."
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