CampgroundsDB

Coverdale Campground

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from June to September. Coverdale Campground is a National Forest campground near Joseph, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Joseph, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

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

Imnaha Wild and Scenic River: Seven tent and trailer sites near the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
7
  • ✓ 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
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,250 ft

45.1082, -116.9239 in Wallowa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Open in Google Maps Directions

Season and winter services

Coverdale Campground is open from June to September , at 4,250 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Coverdale Campground?
No. Coverdale 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 Coverdale Campground?
Camping at Coverdale Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Coverdale Campground have?
Coverdale Campground has 7 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Coverdale Campground?
No. Coverdale Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Coverdale Campground open?
Coverdale Campground is open from June to September.
How long can you stay at Coverdale Campground?
The stay limit at Coverdale Campground is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Coverdale Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Coverdale Campground. 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 Coverdale Campground?
Coverdale Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Coverdale Campground

First-come Hidden Campground Enterprise · National Forest Season June to September Fee Single Site: $10 per night First-come Ollokot Campground Joseph · National Forest Season June to September Fee Single Site: $15 per night First-come Blackhorse Campground Joseph · National Forest Season June to September Fee Single Site: $10 per night First-come Indian Crossing Campground Enterprise · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $15 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Joseph and campgrounds in Wallowa.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
Get directions