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Shady Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Joseph, OR, OR

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Shady Campground is a rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Nestled in a ’shady’ cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers. There are 14 campsites, offering a variety of settings for campers.

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

Rustic campground nestled in cool fir and pine forest along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Popular for summer camping with access to Maxwell Lake and Eagle Cap Wilderness via nearby Maxwell Trailhead.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Red Fox, Mountain Goat, Pacific Wren, American Dipper, Oregon Dusky Grouse present within 8km

Insider tips for Shady Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly, especially weekends Visit on weekdays for better availability Use sport utility vehicle or high-clearance vehicle; access road is gravel with washboard conditions for several miles

Skip Shady Campground if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Prefer paved roads — gravel with washboard surfaces. Want to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Shady Campground: June-September — Primary use season per RIDB; cooler due to elevation and forest cover.

Nearby campgrounds: Two Pan Campground (Joseph, OR), Arrow Forest Camp (Joseph, OR), Turkey Flat Forest Camp (Joseph, OR), Irondyke Forest Camp (Joseph, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Shady Campground

Cell signal at Shady 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.

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    Joseph, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Shady Campground is a rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Nestled in a ’shady’ cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers. There are 14 campsites, offering a variety of settings for campers.

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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:✕ Need hookups — no hookups available✕ Prefer paved roads — gravel with washboard surfaces✕ Want to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    federal campground fills quickly, especially weekends

    Visit on weekdays for better availability

    Use sport utility vehicle or high-clearance vehicle; access road is gravel with washboard conditions for several miles

    Best: June-September

    Primary use season per RIDB; cooler due to elevation and forest cover

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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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

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Pika, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Red Fox, Mountain Goat, Pacific Wren, American Dipper, Oregon Dusky Grouse present within 8km

    Location

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

    From Enterprise, Oregon travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine, Oregon; In Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go 7 miles; The Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Boundary; Continue 10.5 miles on Forest Road 8210; Campground entrance is on right side of road.

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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 Shady Campground cost per night?+
    Shady Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Shady Campground open?+
    Shady Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Shady Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Shady Campground?+
    Shady Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Shady Campground?+
    Shady 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 Shady Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Shady Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Shady Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Shady Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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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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