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Red Bridge State Wayside

Red Bridge State Wayside is located near the Blue Mountains in Oregon, offering a landscape of forested areas and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Elkhorn Scenic Byway and Anthony Lakes, providing opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

State Park

Red Bridge State Wayside lies along Oregon Highway 244 and offers visitors overnight camping and daytime opportunities. Situated along the banks of the Grande Ronde River, the park is forested with ponderosa pine and cottonwoods. Uncrowded, quiet summer evenings greet campers and day-users alike. Enjoy a day of fishing or cool off in the gentle waters of the river.

Located in the heart of the Blue Mountains, the park can serve your needs as a base camp for big game hunting, mushrooming or simply exploring the miles of national forest within easy driving distance of the park. Take a drive and partake in local activities in nearby La Grande.

Red Bridge is convenient to the full services of La Grande, including emergency services, restaurants, shopping and many community events. Whether you need a place to picnic, or camp in a forest setting, Red Bridge State Park can fulfill your needs.

Seasonal Camping (first-come, first-served) 10 primitive walk-in tent sites with water nearby 10 primitive sites that can accommodate self-contained RVs NO FIREWOOD Restrooms with flush toilets Horseshoe pits

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Location

Red Bridge State Wayside is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

45.28998942212624 N
118.33178239504892 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2021

This location inaccurate

The true Red Bridge park is a decent little roadside spot. We drove thru, didn’t stay. Next to road but not too busy. Day use area is riverside and very nice. But this location is shown wrong. When you head out past Hilgard Junction (which is accurately shown) you first come to Bird Track Springs park, which is shown inaccurately as well. Then you hit Red Bridge. The good news is you can’t miss either. Just look to left as you head out from Hilgard. You hit Bird Track in about 10 minutes and Red Bridge only a couple mins beyond that.

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Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019

Comfy, relaxing, clean

While this site is close to the two-lane highway, it feels tucked in and close to nature anyway. Individual sites are spacious and have running water, picnic tables, and fire pit. The restroom facilities are clean and accessible. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Best part is the access to the Grand Ronde river where kids can wade or explore along the banks. We’ve been twice and will return. Recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Red Bridge State Wayside have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Red Bridge State Wayside has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Red Bridge State Wayside?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Red Bridge State Wayside, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.