Fish Lake Campground

Its 21 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, and it is open from July to September. Fish Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Halfway, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Halfway, Oregon

Fish Lake Campground in the Wallowa Mountains

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Fish Lake Campground in the Wallowa Mountains. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

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

Fish Lake, Wallowa Mountains: High-elevation lake beside the campground for fishing and small-boat use (canoes, kayaks, float tubes, small motors encouraged), with nearby wilderness and non-wilderness trailheads.

Getting a site

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

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 21
Accessible sites: 6

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Source: fs.usda.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: 6,680 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: No coverage mapped
Snake River Wireless: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 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.

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Season and winter services

Fish Lake Campground is open from July to September , at 6,680 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fish Lake Campground?

No. Fish Lake 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 Fish Lake Campground?

Camping at Fish Lake Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.

How many campsites does Fish Lake Campground have?

Fish Lake Campground has 21 campsites. 6 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Fish Lake Campground?

Yes, 6 sites are designated accessible at Fish Lake Campground.

Is there drinking water at Fish Lake Campground?

Yes, Fish Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Fish Lake Campground open?

Fish Lake Campground is open from July to September.

Is there cell service at Fish Lake Campground?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away and Snake River Wireless shows 4G LTE about 0.5 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 Fish Lake Campground itself, and nothing from 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 Fish Lake Campground?

Fish Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.