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Moss Springs Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — La Grande · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Location | La Grande · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Sites | 8 public sites counted from the federal listing — 8 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 8 sites Water hookups at 0 of 8 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 8 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 8 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: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is located at the campground. |
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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 above Cove, Oregon, Moss Springs Campground lies on a ridgeline within view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and is next to Moss Springs Trailhead. This popular campground was constructed to accommodate visitors with pack stock, riding stock and campers bound for the wilderness. The site has 8 campsites, 3 of which have accessible campsites. Trails from the campground drop steeply into the Minam River drainage or follow Grande Ronde Ridge.
Most people who frequent the campground bring stock animals. Hikers and campers also use the facilities. The campground is close to town and cool during the hot summer days.
For stock users, Moss Springs Campground is well equipped, offering loading, stock watering (as seasons permit), feeding and camping facilities.
Primary use season is June - September.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities Moss Springs Campground has 8 camp sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking space.
Directions, from the listing
From La Grande, Oregon travel northeast on State Highway 82 for about 2 miles to Island City; In Island City continue straight onto State Highway 237 (Cove Highway) and go 13 miles to Cove, Oregon; In Cove turn right on the Union Cove Highway and go 1/2 block; Turn left on Hill Street and follow it to 2nd Street; Continue on 2nd Street which turns into Mill Creek Road; Follow Mill Creek Road which turns into Forest Road 6220; Follow Forest Road 6220 for about 8 miles to the campground and trailhead.
ADVISORY: The last six miles of Forest Road 6220 are steep, narrow, and has a gravel surface.
Trip Card — Moss Springs Campground
La Grande · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | La Grande · Oregon · Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 8 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10367708 · 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.