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Twin Lakes Campground (Wallowa-Whitman NF)
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 | 5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 5 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 5 sites Water hookups at 0 of 5 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 5 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 5 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. Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station 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 The Twin Lakes Campground is a small minimally developed site on the southern edge of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and southeast edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The site is popular with visitors wanting to fish on the boardwalks along Twin Lakes, hike and relax during the summer and fall.
Trail #1874, accessing the wilderness, takes off from the campground through the remnants of an old burn area.
Primary Use Season is June 15 to September 30.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities Twin Lakes CG is a small campground with 5 sites with picnic tables, fire rings and parking.
Directions, from the listing
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 13 miles to Forest Road 66; Turn left on Forest Road 66 and go about 11 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road.
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 40 miles to Forest Road 66; Turn right on Forest Road 66 and go about 11 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road.
ADVISORY: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles. During these winter months it is designated as an over the snow vehicle only route.
Trip Card — Twin Lakes Campground (Wallowa-Whitman NF)
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 | 5 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10365031 · 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.