Walk-in access is available by boat, and the drive-in route brings campers to paved sites along the Grand Ronde River in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. No water is provided on-site and there are no trash cans, so campers need to arrive self-sufficient. Two composting toilets serve the campground. Sites are well-spaced with good tree cover, and at least a couple accommodate small groups. Cell service is absent. No reservations are required, and the fee runs $10 per night, making it a low-friction overnight stop for anglers or paddlers who want campgrounds around La Grande as a resupply base.
Description
Spool Cart Campground is nestled in the forest on the banks of the Grande Ronde River. This is a developed campground with paved roads and accessible toilets. Historically, trains stopped here and left spools of cable; for loggers to transport to work sites using carts.
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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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpool Cart Campground is located in Oregon near La Grande
Directions
From La Grande, Oregon travel north for 8.5 miles on Interstate-84 West to exit 252 (Highway 244 towards Ukiah); Turn off the Interstate onto Highway 244 and travel east for 12 miles to Forest Road 51; Turn left on Forest Road 51 and go south for about 5 miles; The campground is on your right along the river.
Coordinates
45.20300043 N
118.39400082 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
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 3 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 12 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 37 min from Lewiston, ID












