West Eagle Meadow Camping
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — hiking
Location: La Grande, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
West Eagle Meadow Campground is set amongst towering evergreen trees and across from wildflower covered meadows. The icy cold West Eagle Creek flows near the sites after it leaves the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The campground offers 17 sites ranging from tent/small trailer campsites to walk-in tent sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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West Eagle Meadow Campground is set amongst towering evergreen trees across from wildflower-covered meadows with the icy cold West Eagle Creek flowing nearby. One camper rated it 5/5 as one of the best places to introduce a young family to the outdoors, with slow-moving creek sections featuring shallows and pebbly beaches for children.
Wildlife alert: Elk, American Pika, Spruce Grouse, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake are research-grade documented species within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for West Eagle Meadow Camping: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 17 sites and high demand. Adjacent West Eagle Meadows Trailhead offers hiking and backpacking access to Eagle Cap Wilderness. West Eagle Creek has shallow wading areas suitable for families with children.
Skip West Eagle Meadow Camping if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only May through October.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 17 total sites available..
Best time to visit West Eagle Meadow Camping: June-September — Official primary use season per RIDB; campground operates May through October but peak season is June-September with established quiet hours..
Nearby campgrounds: Two Color Guard Station (La Grande, OR), Two Color Campground (Baker City, OR), Boulder Park Campground (La Grande, OR), Tamarack Campground (Baker City, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Eagle Meadow Camping
Cell signal at West Eagle Meadow Camping (La Grande, 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.
West Eagle Meadow Campground is set amongst towering evergreen trees and across from wildflower covered meadows. The icy cold West Eagle Creek flows near the sites after it leaves the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The campground offers 17 sites ranging from tent/small trailer campsites to walk-in tent sites.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 17 sites and high demand.
Adjacent West Eagle Meadows Trailhead offers hiking and backpacking access to Eagle Cap Wilderness.
West Eagle Creek has shallow wading areas suitable for families with children.
Official primary use season per RIDB; campground operates May through October but peak season is June-September with established quiet hours.
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Getting there →
From La Grande, Oregon, travel south on State Highway 203 for about 14 miles to Union, Oregon; In Union turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 more miles to Catherine Creek Summit; At the summit turn left on Forest Road 77 and follow it for 15 miles to the campground entrance on your left side after the West Eagle Creek crossing. From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298 (State Highway 203); Turn right off Interstate 84 to State 203
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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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