Lake Fork Camping | Oxbow, Oregon

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Fishing and creek access draw campers to Lake Fork, a US Forest Service campground set within camping near Whitman National Forest in Halfway, Oregon. The site sits near both a creek and a lake, giving anglers and paddlers direct access to water. Rough road conditions on the approach warrant a capable vehicle. The campground runs seasonally from May through October. Campers wanting a nearby alternative can consider Hells Canyon Recreation Area Copperfield Campground to the southeast.

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Map & DirectionsLake Fork is located in Oregon near Oxbow

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Directions

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 45 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road; The campground is located about 0.1 miles down this road. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road (Pine Creek Highway) to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 8 miles to the campground entrance on the left side of the byway; The campground is located about 0.1 miles down this road. Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.