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Shady 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 | 14 public sites counted from the federal listing — 14 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 14 sites Water hookups at 0 of 14 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 14 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 14 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 available 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 Shady Campground is a rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Nestled in a 'shady' cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers. There are 14 campsites, offering a variety of settings for campers.
Nearby, Maxwell Trailhead provides access to the Maxwell Lake and other locations in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
The primary use season is from early June to the end of September.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Facilities Shady Campground has 14 campsites with tables, fire rings and a parking spot.
Directions, from the listing
From Enterprise, Oregon travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine, Oregon; In Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go 7 miles; The Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Boundary; Continue 10.5 miles on Forest Road 8210; Campground entrance is on right side of road.
Trip Card — Shady 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: $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 | 14 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10363722 · 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.