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Shelton Wayside County Park Campground

Its 34 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $20 first night, $15 each additional night; $5 per extra vehicle; groups site fee plus $2 per person, and it is open from mid-April to Nov. 1. Shelton Wayside County Park Campground is a County campground near Fossil, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

County · Fossil, Oregon

Managed by
County
Hookups
None

Getting a site

Managed by
County
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20 first night, $15 each additional night; $5 per extra vehicle; groups site fee plus $2 per person

Source: wheelercountyoregon.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
34
Hookups
None

Source: wheelercountyoregon.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,299 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
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.

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Season and winter services

Shelton Wayside County Park Campground is open from mid-April to Nov. 1 , at 3,299 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Shelton Wayside County Park Campground?
No. Shelton Wayside County Park 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 Shelton Wayside County Park Campground?
Camping at Shelton Wayside County Park Campground costs $20 first night, $15 each additional night; $5 per extra vehicle; groups site fee plus $2 per person.
How many campsites does Shelton Wayside County Park Campground have?
Shelton Wayside County Park Campground has 34 campsites.
Does Shelton Wayside County Park Campground have RV hookups?
No. Shelton Wayside County Park Campground has no hookups.
When is Shelton Wayside County Park Campground open?
Shelton Wayside County Park Campground is open from mid-April to Nov. 1.
Is there cell service at Shelton Wayside County Park Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Shelton Wayside County Park Campground. It shows none at Shelton Wayside County Park Campground from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Shelton Wayside County Park Campground?
Shelton Wayside County Park Campground is managed by a county parks department.

Around Shelton Wayside County Park Campground

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More campgrounds: camping near Fossil and campgrounds in Wheeler.

Sources

First-come, first-served $20 first night, $15 each additional night; $5 per extra vehicle; groups site fee plus $2 per person
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