Established Camping

Tamarack Campground

Tamarack Campground is located near Halfway, Oregon, within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, typically ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the Eagle Cap Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.

Description

National Forest

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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.

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Location

Tamarack Campground is located in Oregon

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.