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Tamarack Campground

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, and it is open from June to September. Tamarack Campground is a National Forest campground near Baker City, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Baker City, Oregon

Tamarack Campground
Tamarack Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Managed by
National Forest

Tamarack Campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Eagle Creek fishing platforms: A short accessible path leads from the campground down to Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek and ends at two fishing platforms. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $15 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
Accessible sites
3
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,460 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Snake River Wireless
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

45.0202, -117.4536 in Baker. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Tamarack Campground is open from June to September , at 4,460 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Tamarack Campground?
No. Tamarack Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Tamarack Campground?
Camping at Tamarack Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Tamarack Campground have?
Tamarack Campground has 12 campsites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Tamarack Campground?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Tamarack Campground.
Is there drinking water at Tamarack Campground?
Yes, Tamarack Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Tamarack Campground open?
Tamarack Campground is open from June to September.
Is there cell service at Tamarack Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Snake River Wireless shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or Snake River Wireless at Tamarack Campground itself, and nothing from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Tamarack Campground?
Tamarack Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Tamarack Campground

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More campgrounds: camping near Baker City and campgrounds in Baker.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night
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