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.

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.

Spool Cart Campground

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The Best Camping Near La Grande, Oregon

A real gem on the Grand Ronde River. No water, no trash cans but two composting toilets. Paved sites and lots of trees. Most sites are private, and a couple 4 and 14 accommodate larger groups (2-3). The grounds could have been a bit more maintained but that’s me being picky. We went the day after Memorial Day. No reservations.

Wonderful no frills Camping 

Well spaced private campsites. Limited access to the river because of the brush. Fee was $10 per night. No cell service. 

Private and peaceful 

Only myself and another campsite occupied during the weekend I was there. My site was a single (#4) and had nice river access. Bring your own water and take your trash with you. Toilets were clean, stocked with tp, and smelled of vanilla! :)

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