Coverdale Campground
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Joseph, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Coverdale Campground is situated along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This small rustic campground with 7 sites offers both tent and trailer sites near the river in an open ponderosa pine and fir setting. Popular activities include fishing, day hikes, relaxing, picnicking and photography.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
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Small rustic campground with 7 tent sites situated directly along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, featuring Ponderosa Pine and fir forest setting with picnic tables and fire rings.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, American Beaver, Red-tailed Hawk, Western Tanager, American Dipper, and Snowshoe Hare documented in area
Insider tips for Coverdale Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 sites Verify water source availability - drinking water located seasonally at Indian Crossing and Ollokot Campgrounds Camping sites situated directly under large Ponderosa Pines right on the river per camper reviews
Skip Coverdale Campground if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You require gated access or developed facilities - this is a small rustic campground. You plan to visit outside May-October season - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Coverdale Campground: June-September — Primary use season per RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Hidden Campground (Or) (Joseph, OR), Ollokot Campground (Joseph, OR), Blackhorse Campground (Joseph, OR), Indian Crossing Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Coverdale Campground
Cell signal at Coverdale Campground (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.
The Coverdale Campground is situated along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This small rustic campground with 7 sites offers both tent and trailer sites near the river in an open ponderosa pine and fir setting. Popular activities include fishing, day hikes, relaxing, picnicking and photography.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 7 sites
Verify water source availability - drinking water located seasonally at Indian Crossing and Ollokot Campgrounds
Camping sites situated directly under large Ponderosa Pines right on the river per camper reviews
Primary use season per RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 4 miles along Imnaha River; Campground entrance is on the left near the Imnaha River. From Halfway, Or
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- 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.
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