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Red Bridge State Wayside

Its 20 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open from May 1 to October 5. Red Bridge State Wayside is a State Park campground near La Grande, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Park · La Grande, Oregon

Red Bridge State Wayside near Hilgard, OregonThe Grande Ronde River at Hilgard, near the wayside
Red Bridge State Wayside near Hilgard, OregonThe Grande Ronde River at Hilgard, near the wayside1 / 2

Red Bridge State Wayside near Hilgard, Oregon. Photo: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None

It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Wallowa-Whitman National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
20
Tent sites
20
Walk-in sites
10
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights in any 30-night period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,175 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

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

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Season and winter services

Red Bridge State Wayside is open from May 1 to October 5 , at 3,175 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Red Bridge State Wayside?
No. Red Bridge State Wayside is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does Red Bridge State Wayside have?
Red Bridge State Wayside has 20 campsites, including 20 tent sites and 10 walk-in sites.
Does Red Bridge State Wayside have RV hookups?
No. Red Bridge State Wayside has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Red Bridge State Wayside?
Yes, Red Bridge State Wayside has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Red Bridge State Wayside?
Yes, pets are allowed at Red Bridge State Wayside.
When is Red Bridge State Wayside open?
Red Bridge State Wayside is open from May 1 to October 5.
How long can you stay at Red Bridge State Wayside?
The stay limit at Red Bridge State Wayside is 14 nights in any 30-night period.
Is there cell service at Red Bridge State Wayside?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, and Verizon 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, or Verizon at Red Bridge State Wayside itself. 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 Red Bridge State Wayside?
Red Bridge State Wayside is managed by the state park system.

Around Red Bridge State Wayside

fishypedia.com · 23 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Anthony Lake, whose mapped center point is 23 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Anthony Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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