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Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — hiking

Location: Baker City, OR, OR

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Yellow Pine Campground is the largest of three Wallowa-Whitman campgrounds along Highway 26, which is part of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. The campground offers 21 campsites for both tents and small trailers and has five accessible campsites. Popular activities include overnight camping for travelers, picnicking and exploring along the scenic byway.

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/yellow-pine-campground-wallowa-whitman to be notified when sites open up.

Yellow Pine is the largest of three Wallowa-Whitman campgrounds along Highway 26's Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, offering 21 campsites with 5 accessible sites. Google reviewers consistently praise it as peaceful, quiet, clean, and the best campground along Highway 26.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Black Bear, Black-backed Woodpecker, Red Crossbill, Evening Grosbeak, Valley Garter Snake, and Common Garter Snake documented within 8km

Insider tips for Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Water faucets available but only 2 bathrooms for 21 sites; plan accordingly Unity Reservoir is just a few miles away for additional recreation Accessible, barrier-free trail to Wetmore Campground available

Skip Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) if: You need water/sewer hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require full-facility bathrooms—only vaulted toilets present. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Wetmore Campground (Baker City, OR), Oregon Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) (Baker CIty, OR), Antlers Guard Station Cabin (North Powder, OR), South Fork Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) (Baker City, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

Cell signal at Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) (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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    Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

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    Baker City, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Yellow Pine Campground is the largest of three Wallowa-Whitman campgrounds along Highway 26, which is part of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. The campground offers 21 campsites for both tents and small trailers and has five accessible campsites. Popular activities include overnight camping for travelers, picnicking and exploring along the scenic byway.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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 water/sewer hookups—no hookups available at most sites✕ You require full-facility bathrooms—only vaulted toilets present✕ You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with high demand

    Water faucets available but only 2 bathrooms for 21 sites; plan accordingly

    Unity Reservoir is just a few miles away for additional recreation

    Accessible, barrier-free trail to Wetmore Campground available

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: White-tailed Deer, American Black Bear, Black-backed Woodpecker, Red Crossbill, Evening Grosbeak, Valley Garter Snake, and Common Garter Snake documented within 8km

    Location

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

    From Unity, Oregon head west on Highway 26 for 10.5 miles towards Prairie City and John Day, Oregon; The campground entrance is on the right side of the highway.

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

    Baker City, OR

    From $15/night

    Oregon Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

    Baker CIty, OR

    From $10/night

    Antlers Guard Station Cabin

    North Powder, OR

    From $105/night

    Forest campground camping

    South Fork Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

    Baker City, OR

    From $15/night

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