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Coalmine Hill

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from Late May to Mid-November. Coalmine Hill is a National Forest campground near Heppner, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Heppner, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Coalmine Hill sits inside Umatilla National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Gibson Cave: The Bald Mountain Trail from the campground reaches Gibson Cave, a shallow rock shelter with an interpretive sign, about 1.25 miles out, then continues to a viewpoint. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
6
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 30-day period

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,851 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage mapped
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.

45.1663, -119.3338 in Morrow. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Coalmine Hill is open from Late May to Mid-November , at 4,851 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Coalmine Hill?
No. Coalmine Hill 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 Coalmine Hill?
Camping at Coalmine Hill is free.
How many campsites does Coalmine Hill have?
Coalmine Hill has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Coalmine Hill?
No. Coalmine Hill has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Coalmine Hill open?
Coalmine Hill is open from Late May to Mid-November.
How long can you stay at Coalmine Hill?
The stay limit at Coalmine Hill is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Coalmine Hill?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T at Coalmine Hill. It shows none from T-Mobile or Verizon. 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 Coalmine Hill?
Coalmine Hill is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Coalmine Hill

Reservable Cutsforth Park Campground Heppner · County Season Not on record Fee $39/night full hookup, $30 water/electric, $27 water only, $25 dry or primitive; cabins $59; dump $15 First-come Penland Lake Heppner · National Forest Season Late May to mid-November Fee Free First-come Divide Well Ukiah · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free Reservable Anson Wright Park Campground Heppner · County Season Not on record Fee $39/night full hookup, $30 water/electric, $27 water only, $25 dry or primitive; cabins $59; dump $15

More campgrounds: camping near Heppner and campgrounds in Morrow.

Sources

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