Irondyke Forest Camp

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Irondyke Forest Camp is a National Forest campground near Lostine, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lostine, Oregon

The Lostine River at Pole Bridge, near Irondyke Forest Camp. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

Irondyke Forest Camp sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Eagle Cap Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Wild and Scenic Lostine River: A small rustic camp in pine and fir along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River, used as a base for the adjacent Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 5

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,188 ft

45.2975, -117.3965 in Wallowa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Irondyke Forest Camp's season is not on record , at 5,188 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Irondyke Forest Camp?

No. Irondyke Forest Camp 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 Irondyke Forest Camp?

Camping at Irondyke Forest Camp costs Single Site: $10 per night.

How many campsites does Irondyke Forest Camp have?

Irondyke Forest Camp has 5 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Irondyke Forest Camp?

No. Irondyke Forest Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Irondyke Forest Camp open?

Irondyke Forest Camp opens June.

Is there cell service at Irondyke Forest Camp?

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 Irondyke Forest Camp. 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 Irondyke Forest Camp?

Irondyke Forest Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.