Established Camping
Spool Cart Campground
Spool Cart Campground is located near La Grande in the Umatilla National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Grande Ronde River.
Description
US Forest Service
Whitman National Forest
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.
Location
Spool Cart Campground is located in Oregon
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileGood
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
- 2 hrs 3 min from Kennewick
- 3 hrs 12 min from Yakima
- 3 hrs 37 min from Lewiston
