Rough forest roads lead to this small Forest Service campground where campers find well-spaced sites among tall fir trees. The drive requires careful navigation, but rewards visitors with a quiet setting that accommodates RVs up to 26 feet alongside tent campers. Sites provide adequate clearing for solar panels while maintaining forest cover.
Clean vault toilets serve the campground, with one reviewer noting they are "clean and maintained non-gendered pit toilets." No garbage service operates here, so campers pack out all waste. A short paved trail offers wheelchair-accessible access to large trees nearby, adding an easy hiking option without leaving the immediate area. Water access is available, though specific sources vary by season.
The $15 per night self-pay system accepts cash or checks at the entrance, with a 14-day stay limit enforced. Shayla J. found it "very quiet on a Friday night in June," reflecting the campground's tendency toward low crowds even during peak season. Sites remain spread out enough to provide privacy between neighbors. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore places to camp near Whitman National Forest.
The May through October season aligns with road accessibility and weather conditions suitable for the rough access route.
Description
Wetmore Campground is one of three Wallowa-Whitman campgrounds along Highway 26, which is part of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. The campground offers campsites for both tents and small trailers, and has three accessible campsites. Popular activities include; overnight camping for visitors traveling across the state, picnicking and exploring the scenic byway. There is also an accessible, barrier-free, trail to Yellow Pine Campground. The site has been used by large groups who have had picnics on the large tables by the upper spring.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWetmore Campground is located in Oregon near Unity
Directions
From Unity, Oregon head west on Highway 26 for 9 miles towards Prairie City and John Day, Oregon; The campground entrance is on the right side of the highway.
Coordinates
44.52377116 N
118.30404867 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 10 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 3 hrs 25 min from Kennewick, WA
- 4 hrs 45 min from Lewiston, ID
