Wetmore Campground
Area Status: Open
Wetmore Campground is one 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 three accessible campsites. Popular activities include; overnight camping for visitors traveling across the state, picnicking and exploring the scenic byway.
There is also an accessible, barrier-free, trail to Yellow Pine Campground. The site has been used by large groups who have had picnics on the large tables by the upper spring.
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 = $15.00/night. A fee station is available at the campground. |
Open Season: | May - September |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Unity, Oregon (9 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 9 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 | 11 single sites, 1 double site |
No. of Accessible sites | 3 sites are accessible |
RV Camping
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
Pavement Type for Parking | No |
Hookup - Water | No |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | 12 tent/trailer campsites |
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Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
Tent camping: | 12 tent/trailer campsites |
Toilets: | Accessible vault toilet |
Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
Accessible: | Vault toilet and 3 campsites |