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Wallowa Mountains/ Eagle Cap Area

The Wallowa Mountains/Eagle Cap Area is located in the center of the Wallowa Mountains west of Enterprise, east of LaGrande, Oregon, and north of Halfway, Oregon.  This area includes developed recreation sites and trails for the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the Pine area of the Whitman Ranger District and the east side of the La Grande Ranger District.

Popular recreation areas include the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Lostine River Canyon, Hurricane Creek, Reds Horse Ranch, the Lakes Basin, Wallowa Lake Tram, Moss Springs, Catherine Creek, West and East Eagle, Fish Lake, Cornucopia, Clear Creek and 4 wild and scenic rivers: Lostine, Minam, Imnaha, Eagle Creek. 

Local communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are Enterprise, Joseph, Lostine, Wallowa, LaGrande, Island City, Elgin, Cove, Halfway, Richland, Baker City.  These communities are within one hour of this area. 

Recreation Sites

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Clear Creek Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Clear Creek trailhead is a small rustic facility located on the southern side of the Wallowa Mountains. It is popular for hikers and stock riders going to the Clear Creek Reservoir and other…

Cornucopia Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The trailhead at Cornucopia gives you access to the East Fork Trail #1865 as well as the Pine Lakes Trail #1880. Located on the south side of the Wallowa Mountains, Cornucopia offers you history as…

Cougar Ridge Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The trail is well signed at the trailhead, boundary and all junctions. This site provides access to Cougar Ridge trail #1668 which enters Eagle Cap Wilderness.Much of this trail is along the ridgetop…

Deadman Canyon Trailhead

Picnicking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Located near Fish Lake Campground, Deadman Canyon Trailhead is a moderately used access point into the southeast side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa Mountains. The site has horse loading and…

Eagle Forks Campground

Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Eagle Forks Campground is located below Little Eagle Creek and Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek. Visitors to the campground often return each summer to enjoy the shady campsites along the creek. …

Eagle Forks Trailhead

Hiking Biking
The Eagle Forks Trailhead is located near the Eagle Forks Campground where East Eagle and Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek meet. Parking for the small trailhead is limited in a widened area just before…

East Eagle Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The East Eagle Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Service Road 7745 along East Eagle Creek. The trailhead is popular in the summer for day and extended trips into the southern Wallowa…

Fish Lake Campground

Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
The Fish Lake Campground is located adjacent to the picturesque Fish Lake in the Wallowa Mountains. As a high elevation campground visitors enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking at the nearby wildernes…

French Camp Picnic Area

Site Closed
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
The French Camp Picnic Area is located in the Lostine Canyon near the Wild and Scenic Lostine River and Eagle Cap Wilderness area. The site has two small picnic sites and a historic picnic shelter…

Gold King Trailhead

Hiking Picnicking
Gold King Trailhead is a small trailhead located in a picturesque meadow near East Eagle Creek. The site has a large gravel parking area for trucks and trailers and has picnic tables.Visitors are…

Last updated April 8th, 2025