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Shady Campground

in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

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Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Shady Campground

Shady Campground is a small rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River . Nestled in a ’shady’ cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness . This campground is adjacent to the Maxwell Trailhead which climbs into the wilderness.

Before you go

Season

June

Reservations

This site is not reservable.

Fees

Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is available at the campground.

Restrictions

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang gliders and other mechanical equipment are prohibited in the wilderness area.

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