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Indian Crossing Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Joseph · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Location | Joseph · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 10 sites Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day or $30 per annual The Indian Crossing area has a trailhead and a campground with 2 separate fee sites. The Indian Crossing Trailhead is located on the northside of the Imnaha River and has an overflow site south of the river. The trailhead is a Northwest Forest pass site which requires either an Annual or Day Pass. The passes can be obtained before you visit at these websites and locations . You can also use the self-service fee station which is located at the site for purchasing day passes. The Indian Crossing Campground is located across the bridge south of the Imnaha River. It has a fee of $15.00/night for single family tent or trailer sites for users staying in the designated campsites. Visitors parking at the site in either the campsites or trailhead parking areas and spending extended time in the backcountry will need to have multiple day passes (or an annual pass for trailhead use). Self-service pay stations on site. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-04.
From the official listing
Overview Located at the 'end of the road', this 10-unit campground allows visitors to explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River from one location. The campsites are near the river with large pine and fir trees overhead. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Located adjacent to the campground is nearby Indian Crossing Trailhead.
Use season is generally June through September.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Facilities Indian Crossing CG has 10 sites each of which has picnic table, fire ring and parking space
Directions, from the listing
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles to the end of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.
Trip Card — Indian Crossing Campground
Joseph · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Joseph · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day or $30 per annual The Indian Crossing area has a trailhead and a campground with 2 separate fee sites. T… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10364909 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.