Ollokot Campground

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.
At a Glance
Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
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Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site,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: | Light-Medium |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Joseph, Oregon (39 miles); Halfway, Oregon (34 miles) |
Water: | Potable Water - hand pump well |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Wallowa Mountains Office |
General Information
Directions:From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 31 miles; Campground entrance is on the left near the Imnaha River.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 23 miles to campground; Campground entrance is signed on right before the Imnaha River crossing.
Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
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
Interpretive Site: | Salmon fishery display panel |
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Camping trailer: | 12 tent/trailer campsites |
Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
Tent camping: | 12 tent/trailer campsites |
Toilets: | Accessible vault toilets |
Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
Accessible: | 3 campsites, hand pump and vault toilets |
Drinking water: | Hand pump well tested monthly during season. Water is discolored due to safe levels of iron and manganese |