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Fish Lake Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Baker City, OR, OR

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Fish Lake Campground is located adjacent to the picturesque Fish Lake in the Wallowa Mountains. As a high elevation campground, visitors enjoy fishing, boating and hiking at the nearby wilderness and non-wilderness trailheads. Six of the 21 tent/trailers sites have been constructed to accommodate persons with disabilities, and 6 sites on the upper loop are available for RV’s longer than 20 feet.

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/fish-lake-campground-or to be notified when sites open up.

Fish Lake Campground offers excellent fishing and swimming opportunities adjacent to picturesque Fish Lake in the Wallowa Mountains, with access to nearby wilderness and non-wilderness trailheads for hiking.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, bald eagles, mule deer, and white-tailed deer have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Fish Lake Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Six sites accommodate persons with disabilities Spring water available on-site for drinking

Skip Fish Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're traveling outside May-October — campground operates seasonally. You prefer spontaneous visits — federal campground requires advance reservations.

Best time to visit Fish Lake Campground: June-September — RIDB official primary use season with optimal weather conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Twin Lakes Campground (Wallowa-Whitman Nf) (Joseph, OR), Indian Crossing Campground (Joseph, OR), Hidden Campground (Or) (Joseph, OR), Lick Creek Campground (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Lake Campground

Cell signal at Fish Lake Campground (Baker City, 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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    Baker City, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Fish Lake Campground is located adjacent to the picturesque Fish Lake in the Wallowa Mountains. As a high elevation campground, visitors enjoy fishing, boating and hiking at the nearby wilderness and non-wilderness trailheads. Six of the 21 tent/trailers sites have been constructed to accommodate persons with disabilities, and 6 sites on the upper loop are available for RV’s longer than 20 feet.

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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
    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 RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You're traveling outside May-October — campground operates seasonally✕ You prefer spontaneous visits — federal campground requires advance reservations

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with limited availability

    Six sites accommodate persons with disabilities

    Spring water available on-site for drinking

    Best: June-September

    RIDB official primary use season with optimal weather conditions

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: Gray wolves, bald eagles, mule deer, and white-tailed deer have been documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    800-111-1111· Wallowa Whitman National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Baker City, travel north on Interstate 84 for about 1.5 miles to the exit for Highway 86 to Hells Canyon, Richland and Halfway; Travel east on Highway 86 for about 40 miles to Richland; before going into Richland, continue straight off Highway 86 onto the New Bridge Road; Follow the New Bridge Road for about 2.5 miles towards New Bridge; Continue past New Bridge and the road becomes the Eagle Creek Road and Forest Road 7735. Continue north on Forest road 7735 for about 7.75miles; Entrance t

    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 Fish Lake Campground cost per night?+
    Fish Lake Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Fish Lake Campground open?+
    Fish Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Fish Lake Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Fish Lake Campground?+
    Fish Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Fish Lake Campground?+
    Fish Lake 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 Fish Lake Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fish Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Fish Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Fish Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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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    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $15 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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