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Yellow Pine Campground
Yellow Pine Campground is the largest of three Wallowa-Whitman campgrounds along Highway 26, which is part of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. The campground offers campsites for both tents and small trailers, and has five accessible campsites. Popular activities include; overnight camping for visitors traveling across the state, picnicking and exploring along the scenic byway. There is also an accessible, barrier-free, trail to Wetmore Campground. Wildflowers, wildlife, birds and large old growth ponderosa ("yellow") pine can be seen during the hike.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
|---|---|
| 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 fee station is available at the campground. |
| Open Season: | May - September |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
| Closest Towns: | Unity, Oregon (10 miles) |
| Water: | Potable Water -seasonally available |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Whitman Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Unity, Oregon head west on Highway 26 for 10.5 miles towards Prairie City and John Day, Oregon; The campground entrance is on the right side of the highway.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 19 single sites, 1 double site, 1 20+ group site |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 5 accessible campsites |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
Group Camping
One large group camp in the center area.
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 21 tent/trailer campsites |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
| Tent camping: | 21 tent/trailer campsites |
| Toilets: | Vault accessible toilets |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
| Accessible: | 5 campsites and vault toilets |
| Drinking water: | Seasonally available |
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