Accessible via forest roads, Tamarack Campground provides sites on open terrain within Whitman National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this established campground from May through October. Sites sit near a creek, offering water access for campers who enjoy stream proximity.
The campground's open layout means limited natural shade and wind protection. Two Color Campground sits just over a mile north for those comparing nearby options. The forest road access requires standard clearance vehicles but may become rough during wet conditions. This spot works well for campers who prefer straightforward access and don't mind exposed sites.
Description
Tamarack Campground is a small facility located along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek in the southern Wallowa Mountains. This open and sunny site has 12 tent/trailer sites and 3 that are fully accessible. A short accessible path leads down to the creek and ends at two fishing platforms. Popular activities include; fishing, hiking, and bird watching. With easy access, this campground can fill-up and particularly during holiday week-ends.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTamarack Campground is located in Oregon near Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Directions
From Halfway, Oregon travel north on the Cornucopia Highway for about 5 miles; Turn left off the Cornucopia Highway at Carson Grade Road (turns into Forest Road 7710) and go about 5.5 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 and go 19.5 miles along Paddy Creek and Eagle Creek to Campground; Campground entrance is signed on your left. From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298; turn right off interstate to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Medical Springs, Oregon; In Medical Springs turn right on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67; Turn left on Forest Road 67 and go about 14 miles to Forest Road 77 road junction; Turn right on Forest Road 77 looping back south and go 0.7 miles; The campground entrance is on the right. Most of these roads are narrow and gravel or dirt surfaced.
Coordinates
45.02000061 N
117.45200028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 22 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 37 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 43 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 55 min from Lewiston, ID
