Established Camping
Yellow Pine Campground
Yellow Pine Campground is located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, surrounded by dense forest and rugged terrain. Temperatures in the area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
US Forest Service
Whitman National Forest
Yellow Pine Campground is the largest 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 five accessible campsites. Popular activities include; overnight camping for visitors traveling across the state, picnicking and exploring along the scenic byway. There is also an accessible, barrier-free, trail to Wetmore Campground. Wildflowers, wildlife, birds and large old growth ponderosa ("yellow") pine can be seen during the hike.
Location
Yellow Pine Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Unity, Oregon head west on Highway 26 for 10.5 miles towards Prairie City and John Day, Oregon; The campground entrance is on the right side of the highway.
Coordinates
44.529891009 N
118.317279006 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 11 min from Walla Walla
- 3 hrs 26 min from Kennewick
- 4 hrs 46 min from Lewiston
