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Arrow Forest Camp

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Joseph, OR, OR

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Arrow Forest Camp is a small campground located south of the community of Lostine in eastern Oregon. The campground is nestled along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River, in a cool fir and pine forest. This small three-unit campground is popular during the summer for local and regional hikers and fishermen visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/arrow-forest-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Small 3-site campground on the Wild and Scenic Lostine River in cool fir and pine forest, ideal for hikers and fishermen accessing Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Mule Deer, and Rocky Mountain Red Fox present in area; also watch for Pacific Wrens.

Insider tips for Arrow Forest Camp: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 sites Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. From Lostine, follow Lostine River Road south 7 miles to forest boundary, then continue 10 more miles on Forest Road 8210

Skip Arrow Forest Camp if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want tent sites only and need more than 3 total sites in the area. You plan to visit outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Arrow Forest Camp: June through early October — Official use season per RIDB; campground is seasonal and popular during summer for hiking and fishing.

Nearby campgrounds: Shady Campground (Joseph, OR), Turkey Flat Forest Camp (Joseph, OR), Two Pan Campground (Joseph, OR), Irondyke Forest Camp (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Arrow Forest Camp

Cell signal at Arrow Forest Camp (Joseph, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Joseph, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Arrow Forest Camp is a small campground located south of the community of Lostine in eastern Oregon. The campground is nestled along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River, in a cool fir and pine forest. This small three-unit campground is popular during the summer for local and regional hikers and fishermen visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Fishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You want tent sites only and need more than 3 total sites in the area✕ You plan to visit outside May-October season

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 3 sites

    Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

    From Lostine, follow Lostine River Road south 7 miles to forest boundary, then continue 10 more miles on Forest Road 8210

    Best: June through early October

    Official use season per RIDB; campground is seasonal and popular during summer for hiking and fishing

    Things to do nearby

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Pika, Mule Deer, and Rocky Mountain Red Fox present in area; also watch for Pacific Wrens.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    From Enterprise, Oregon travel northwest on State Highway 82 to Lostine; In Lostine go 7 miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest boundary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; Travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 10 more miles to campground on right side of road. The forest roads are gravel and dirt surface.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Arrow Forest Camp cost per night?+
    Arrow Forest Camp costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Arrow Forest Camp open?+
    Arrow Forest Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Arrow Forest Camp have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Arrow Forest Camp?+
    Arrow Forest Camp is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Arrow Forest Camp?+
    Arrow Forest Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Arrow Forest Camp?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Arrow Forest Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Arrow Forest Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
    Arrow Forest Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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