Lake Fork Campground
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Joseph, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lake Fork Campground is situated along North Pine Creek and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The site is popular in the late spring through fall camping seasons for recreationists who enjoy relaxing, day hiking and exploring along the Scenic Byway and throughout the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Primary use season is June - October Quiet hours are 10pm to 6amLake Fork CG has 10 sites each with picnic tables, fire rings and parking spots
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Lake Fork Campground offers a quiet, scenic setting along North Pine Creek in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area with excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Campers report peaceful solitude and beautiful riverside locations perfect for families.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, American Mink, Chukar, Canada Geese, and Gopher Snakes present in the area
Insider tips for Lake Fork Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites Expect snow in early season visits Water pump and pit toilet available on-site
Skip Lake Fork Campground if: You need electrical, water, or sewer hookups—no hookups available. You prefer RV camping—tent sites only. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lake Fork Campground: June-October — RIDB lists June-October as primary use season; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Coverdale Campground (Joseph, OR), Hidden Campground (Or) (Joseph, OR), Twin Lakes Campground (Wallowa-Whitman Nf) (Joseph, OR), Indian Crossing Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Fork Campground
Cell signal at Lake Fork 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.
Lake Fork Campground is situated along North Pine Creek and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The site is popular in the late spring through fall camping seasons for recreationists who enjoy relaxing, day hiking and exploring along the Scenic Byway and throughout the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Primary use season is June - October Quiet hours are 10pm to 6amLake Fork CG has 10 sites each with picnic tables, fire rings and parking spots
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites
Expect snow in early season visits
Water pump and pit toilet available on-site
RIDB lists June-October as primary use season; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 45 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road (Pine Creek Highway) to Highway 86;
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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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