Tamarack Campground
Tamarack Campground is a small facility located along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek in the southern Wallowa Mountains. This open and sunny site has 12 tent/trailer sites and 3 that are fully accessible. A short accessible path leads down to the creek and ends at two fishing platforms. Popular activities include; fishing, hiking, and bird watching. With easy access, this campground can fill-up and particularly during holiday week-ends.
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, Drinking water |
Fees: | Single unit campsites = $15.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground. |
Open Season: | June - September |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Baker City, Oregon (42 miles); Halfway, Oregon (28 miles) |
Water: | Potable Water- hand pump well |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | La Grande Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Halfway, Oregon travel north on the Cornucopia Highway for about 5 miles; Turn left off the Cornucopia Highway at Carson Grade Road (turns into Forest Road 7710) and go about 5.5 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 and go 19.5 miles along Paddy Creek and Eagle Creek to Campground; Campground entrance is signed on your left.
From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298; turn right off interstate to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Medical Springs, Oregon; In Medical Springs turn right on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67; Turn left on Forest Road 67 and go about 14 miles to Forest Road 77 road junction; Turn right on Forest Road 77 looping back south and go 0.7 miles; The campground entrance is on the right.
Most of these roads are narrow and gravel or dirt surfaced.
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | 12 tent/small trailers sites |
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Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
Tent camping: | 12 tent/small trailers sites |
Toilets: | Accessible vault toilet |
Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
Accessible: | Campsites and vault toilet |
Drinking water: | Spring fed water system with faucets |