Spool Cart Campground
Spool Cart Campground is nestled in the forest on the banks of the Grande Ronde River. This is a developed campground with paved roads and accessible toilets.
Historically, trains stopped here and left spools of cable; for loggers to transport to work sites using carts.
At a Glance
Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
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Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets |
Fees: | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night; A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
Open Season: | May |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Campground closed following Bull Elk season until early May. |
Closest Towns: | La Grande, Oregon (25 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | La Grande Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From La Grande, Oregon travel north for 8.5 miles on Interstate-84 West to exit 252 (Highway 244 towards Ukiah); Turn off the Interstate onto Highway 244 and travel west for 12 miles to Forest Road 51; Turn left on Forest Road 51 and go south for about 5 miles; The campground is on your right along the river.
Activities
Campground Camping
This fully accessible campground is paved throughout and offers 12 tent/trailer sites ranging from 33 to 45 feet in length, three of which allow for "group" or dual trailer camping. Site 13 is a pull-through site which would allow for a large group camp or a camp which has several vehicles or visitors.
There are two over-flow parking spots. Most sites have full shade and three have trails through the surrounding brush down to the river side.
RV Camping
This fully accessible campground is paved throughout and offers 12 tent/trailer sites ranging from 33 to 45 feet in length, three of which allow for "group" or dual trailer camping. Site 13 is a pull-through site which would allow for a large group camp or a camp which has several vehicles or visitors.
There are two over-flow parking spots. Most sites have full shade and three have trails through the surrounding brush down to the river side.
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
Pavement Type for Parking | No |
Hookup - Water | No |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | 12 tent trailer campsites |
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Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
Tent camping: | 12 tent/trailer campsites |
Toilets: | Accessbile vault toilets |
Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
Accessible: | Vault toilet and campsites |