Coyote Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — hiking

Location: Joseph, OR, OR

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Coyote Campground, located north of Enterprise, OR, is situated in an open pine forest and grassland. The site offers 9 tent/trailer sites. Primary activities include summer camping and picnicking.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Rustic tent camping in an open pine forest with 9 sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings. Campers praise it as a good spot for archery season and appreciate the beautiful, peaceful area.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Beaver, Bald Eagle, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area.

Insider tips for Coyote Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Located 14 miles north of Enterprise, OR on Highway 3, then Forest Road 46 and Crow Creek Road—remote location adds to rustic appeal.

Skip Coyote Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You require modern amenities—this is rustic camping only.. You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window..

Best time to visit Coyote Campground: June-October — Official season of use per RIDB; popular during summer camping and fall hunting season..

Nearby campgrounds: Dougherty Campground (Joseph, OR), Wenatchee Guard Station (POMEROY, WA), Clearwater Big House (POMEROY, WA), Boundary Campground (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Coyote Campground

Cell signal at Coyote 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.

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Coyote Campground, located north of Enterprise, OR, is situated in an open pine forest and grassland. The site offers 9 tent/trailer sites. Primary activities include summer camping and picnicking.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

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 at sites.✕ You require modern amenities—this is rustic camping only.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand.

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

Located 14 miles north of Enterprise, OR on Highway 3, then Forest Road 46 and Crow Creek Road

remote location adds to rustic appeal.

Best: June-October

Official season of use per RIDB; popular during summer camping and fall hunting season.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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 Black Bear, American Beaver, Bald Eagle, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Enterprise, Oregon travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; Turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; Turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about 1 mile; turn right off Crow Creek Road and continue on Forest Service Road 46 for about 12.5 miles to the Forest Service 4650 road. The campground entrance is located off this road junction. Note: Most of these roads are gravel.

Campground entrance

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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 Coyote Campground cost per night?+
Coyote Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Coyote Campground open?+
Coyote Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Coyote Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Coyote Campground?+
Coyote Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Coyote Campground?+
Coyote Campground 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 Coyote Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Coyote Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Coyote Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Coyote Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Boundary Campground

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