Dougherty 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

Dougherty Campground is situated in an open pine forest and grassland near the northern boundary of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The site offers 4 tent/trailer sites, and 8 tent-only sites. Primary activities include camping, picnicking, berry picking and hunting during the fall season.

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/dougherty-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Dougherty Campground is situated in an open pine forest and grassland near the northern boundary of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, offering affordable camping at $10/night with picnic tables and fire rings. Google reviews rate it 5/5 from campers.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and American Beaver present in area; also Dark-eyed Junco and Mountain Bluebird.

Insider tips for Dougherty Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 12 sites. Choose from 4 tent/trailer sites or 8 tent-only sites depending on your setup. Observe quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Skip Dougherty Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer developed facilities — this is a basic campground with fire rings and picnic tables only..

Best time to visit Dougherty Campground: June to early October — Official use season is generally June through early October per RIDB data..

Nearby campgrounds: Coyote Campground (Joseph, OR), Wenatchee Guard Station (POMEROY, WA), Pittsburg Campground (Riggins, OR), Saddle Creek Campground (Joseph, OR).