Mcbride Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — hiking

Location: Baker City, OR, OR

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

McBride Campground is a small campground located along Brooks Ditch, northwest of Halfway, OR. This 10 unit campground has lots of shade, provided by a mixed pine-fir forest. The campground is popular in the summer with local campers and berry pickers, and in the fall for hunters.

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

Small, serene 10-site campground in a mixed pine-fir forest along Brooks Ditch with excellent dark skies for stargazing. Highly rated at 4.6/5 stars by campers who appreciate its basic, peaceful setting.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Steller's Jay, Western Tanager, California Quail, Northern Rubber Boa, and Montane Vole present in the area

Insider tips for Mcbride Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 10 sites on first-come, first-served basis Visit in August or fall for optimal stargazing and Milky Way visibility Expect occasional road noise from nearby traffic below the campground

Skip Mcbride Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require showers or hot water — vault toilets only. You prefer solitude — sites are somewhat close together.

Best time to visit Mcbride Campground: May-September — Primary use season per RIDB; campground operates May through October. Fall — Popular with hunters according to RIDB official description.

Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Forks Campground (Baker City, OR), Fish Lake Campground (Baker City, OR), Tamarack Campground (Baker City, OR), Twin Lakes Campground (Wallowa-Whitman Nf) (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mcbride Campground

Cell signal at Mcbride 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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McBride Campground is a small campground located along Brooks Ditch, northwest of Halfway, OR. This 10 unit campground has lots of shade, provided by a mixed pine-fir forest. The campground is popular in the summer with local campers and berry pickers, and in the fall for hunters.

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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✕ You require showers or hot water — vault toilets only✕ You prefer solitude — sites are somewhat close together

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 10 sites on first-come, first-served basis

Visit in August or fall for optimal stargazing and Milky Way visibility

Expect occasional road noise from nearby traffic below the campground

Best: May-September

Primary use season per RIDB; campground operates May through October

Best: Fall

Popular with hunters according to RIDB official description

Things to do nearby

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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

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Alert: Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Steller's Jay, Western Tanager, California Quail, Northern Rubber Boa, and Montane Vole present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Halfway, Oregon head north on the Cornucopia Highway (Main Street) for about 5.7 miles to Carson Lane; Turn left on Carson Lane (road becomes Forest Road 7710 at Carson Grade); Follow Forest Road 7710 for 3.5 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn right on Forest Road 77 and go 1 mile to the campground entrance on left side of road. To get to Halfway, Oregon from Baker City, travel north on Interstate 84 for about 1 mile to the 302 exit for Highway 86 to Hells Canyon; Travel on Highway 86 for about

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

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How much does Mcbride Campground cost per night?+
Mcbride Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Mcbride Campground open?+
Mcbride Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mcbride Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Mcbride Campground?+
Mcbride Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Mcbride Campground?+
Mcbride 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 Mcbride Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mcbride Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mcbride Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Mcbride 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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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