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Saddle Creek Campground

Saddle Creek Campground is located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Oregon. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the Snake River, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

National Forest

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Saddle Creek Campground is a smaller site located on the rim of Hells Canyon along the Hat Point Road. With__7 walk-in tent-only sites, visitors can enjoy a remote campout or just picnic and look across Hells Canyon at the Seven Devils Mountains in Idaho.__The area was heavily burned with wildfires in the past so shade and mature trees are__scarce near the campground.Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Reservation Info

This site is not reservable.

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Location

Saddle Creek Campground is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south 6 miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; In Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon; In Imnaha travel about 18 miles on Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road) to the campground entrance on the right side of the road.ADVISORY: Forest Road 2640 is very steep, narrow winding gravel road. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are advised to use caution when traveling the lower sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter.

Coordinates

45.401088666 N
116.724252346 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Beautiful view

One of the most stunning views I’ve had at a campground. Seven sites, several of them are quite close together and good for a group but maybe not strangers. Clean toilet when we went, we were the only campers and only had a couple visitors on their way up to Hat Point to see the view and use the toilet. Got pretty gusty at night and several of the sites are fairly exposed so plan accordingly. Would definitely go back.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Saddle Creek Campground by Andrew S., September 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Saddle Creek Campground by Andrew S., September 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Saddle Creek Campground by Andrew S., September 26, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 23, 2022

Can’t beat the views

Older seasonally maintained campground with pit toilet, picnic tables, and fire pits. Limited number of sites. Internet test supported by a WeBoost antenna. Trailers not allowed on the 1 lane road with turnouts from the Joseph, OR site. Road is better up too. Fabulous views, wildflowers, but windy so not planning on a campfire this evening.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Saddle Creek Campground by Cheryl M., June 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Saddle Creek Campground by Cheryl M., June 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Saddle Creek Campground by Cheryl M., June 23, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Saddle Creek Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Saddle Creek Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Saddle Creek Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.