Tamarack Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Baker City, OR, OR

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tamarack Campground is located along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek in the southern Wallowa Mountains. This open and sunny site has 12 tent/trailer sites of which 3 are fully accessible. A short accessible path leads down to the creek and ends at two fishing platforms.

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

Tamarack Campground offers 12 tent sites along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek in the Wallowa Mountains with accessible fishing platforms and popular activities including fishing, hiking, and bird watching. Campers praise it as a pleasant, serviceable campground suitable for both large groups and small groups.

Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Tanager, Ponderosa Pine Crossbill, Spotted Sandpiper, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area

Insider tips for Tamarack Campground: Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly, particularly during holiday weekends 3 of the 12 sites are fully accessible with a short accessible path to creek Access via Cornucopia Highway from Halfway, Oregon, then Carson Grade Road/Forest Road 7710

Skip Tamarack Campground if: You need hookups - no hookups available at sites. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window.

Best time to visit Tamarack Campground: May-September — Primary use season per RIDB; campground operates May through October but can fill quickly during holiday weekends.

Nearby campgrounds: Two Color Campground (Baker City, OR), Two Color Guard Station (La Grande, OR), Boulder Park Campground (La Grande, OR), West Eagle Meadow Camping (La Grande, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tamarack Campground

Cell signal at Tamarack 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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Tamarack Campground is located along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek in the southern Wallowa Mountains. This open and sunny site has 12 tent/trailer sites of which 3 are fully accessible. A short accessible path leads down to the creek and ends at two fishing platforms.

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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

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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 at sites✕ You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly, particularly during holiday weekends

3 of the 12 sites are fully accessible with a short accessible path to creek

Access via Cornucopia Highway from Halfway, Oregon, then Carson Grade Road/Forest Road 7710

Best: May-September

Primary use season per RIDB; campground operates May through October but can fill quickly during holiday weekends

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

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Western Tanager, Ponderosa Pine Crossbill, Spotted Sandpiper, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Halfway, Oregon travel north on the Cornucopia Highway for about 5 miles; Turn left off the Cornucopia Highway at Carson Grade Road (turns into Forest Road 7710) and go about 5.5 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 and go 19.5 miles along Paddy Creek and Eagle Creek to Campground; Campground entrance is on your left. From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298; turn right off interstate to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Medical Spri

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 Tamarack Campground cost per night?+
Tamarack Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tamarack Campground open?+
Tamarack Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tamarack Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tamarack Campground?+
Tamarack Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tamarack Campground?+
Tamarack 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 Tamarack Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tamarack Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tamarack Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Tamarack 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
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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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