4.2516 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
June - September
Cell
No Service
Pets
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Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
June - September
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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Intersection of State Routes 82 and 350, Joseph, Oregon
Tent campers chasing trout on the Imnaha will find this hard to beat in July and August. Rainbow and brook trout are in the river right at camp, the old-growth pines are impressive, and $15 a night is hard to argue with. Arrive midweek or early Friday to land a spot.
Bring every drop of your own drinking water. Reviewers confirm the well is unreliable and the operator copy is contradictory on this point. Sites also sit close together on open grass, so if neighbor noise at 9pm bothers you, the lack of privacy will wear thin fast.
Reference information about Ollokot Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Ollokot Campground is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River. As a favorite weekend 'get away' or summer destination site, the area remains popular for those wanting to fish, pick berries, take day hikes, or explore along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The campground has accessible campsites, a well for drinking water and vault toilets.</p>
The elevation is 4,000 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack in out, stretches along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River through a stand of towering Ponderosa pines. The campsites are adjacent to the river, which can be heard through the campground, but have no view of the river. Spacing of campsites and a grass understory provide only minimum privacy. Hells Canyon Overlook is 7 miles from campground and is a nice little day trip.
Open May 15 through October 31.
The spigot is a hand pump.
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a grey water disposal station near site 5.
In Joseph, OR, at the intersection of State Rts. 82 and 350, take Rt. 350 east 8 miles to Hells Canyon Overlook sign. Turn right at sign, following Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, onto Wallowa Mt. Rd. and go 30.1 miles to campground on left. Note: Wallowa Mt Rd. becomes Forest Route 39 at the Forest's boundary.
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Summer delivers the warm, stable weather and long daylight hours that make Ollokot Campground shine. Expect daytime highs generally in the 70s–80s°F and cool nights in the 40s–50s at 4,000 feet. This is prime time for fishing the Imnaha, day hikes on nearby trails, and river trips along the Hells Canyon corridor. Weekend traffic increases in July and August, so plan midweek visits or arrive early for preferred sites. The campground is accessible from late spring through early fall (May to October). Winter brings heavy snow and freezing temperatures that transform the landscape but require serious preparation.
Summer described as warm and stable, peak season June–Sept; campground shines in summer.
The Ollokot Campground offers a range of basic amenities in a serene forest setting. "The campground has accessible campsites, a well for drinking water, and vault toilets," according to the authoritative content. However, potable water is noted as unavailable, despite the presence of a hand-pump well onsite. Each campsite includes picnic tables and grills, enhancing the camping experience. User reviews emphasize the natural beauty and the quiet surroundings, with one reviewer stating, "Clean safe fire pits at each site. Beautiful creek."
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