Ollokot Campground
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Joseph, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ollokot Campground is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River. As a favorite weekend ’get away’ or summer destination site, the area remains popular for those wanting to fish, pick berries, take day hikes, or explore along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The campground has 13 campsites, some of which are accessible.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Ollokot Campground sits in an old growth ponderosa pine forest along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, offering a remote, quiet location popular for fishing, berry picking, day hikes, and Hells Canyon exploration. Campers consistently praise its clean fire pits, beautiful river setting, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Hermit Thrush, American Dipper, Western Tanager, and Thamnophis elegans vagrans (garter snake)
Insider tips for Ollokot Campground: Book early as a federal campground with only 13 sites Bring your own water despite well availability, as one reviewer noted water issues Some sites are accessible according to RIDB official description
Skip Ollokot Campground if: You require RV hookups — none are available. You need frequent pit toilet maintenance — reviewer noted they wish toilets were emptied more often. You visit outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Ollokot Campground: June-September — Primary use season according to RIDB; campground operates May through October overall.
Nearby campgrounds: Blackhorse Campground (Joseph, OR), Coverdale Campground (Joseph, OR), Hidden Campground (Or) (Joseph, OR), Indian Crossing Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ollokot Campground
Cell signal at Ollokot 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.
Ollokot Campground is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River. As a favorite weekend ’get away’ or summer destination site, the area remains popular for those wanting to fish, pick berries, take day hikes, or explore along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The campground has 13 campsites, some of which are accessible.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with only 13 sites
Bring your own water despite well availability, as one reviewer noted water issues
Some sites are accessible according to RIDB official description
Primary use season according to RIDB; campground operates May through October overall
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to 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 31 miles; Campground entrance is on the left near the Imnaha River. From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9
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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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