South Fork Campground

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, and it is open from May to September. South Fork Campground is a National Forest campground near Unity, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Unity, Oregon

South Fork Campground on the South Fork Burnt River. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

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

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 14
Tent sites: 2

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets and fire rings.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; 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: 4,600 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 mapped
Verizon: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 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

South Fork Campground is open from May to September , at 4,600 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Fork Campground?

No. South Fork 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 South Fork Campground?

Camping at South Fork Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.

How many campsites does South Fork Campground have?

South Fork Campground has 14 campsites, including 2 tent sites.

When is South Fork Campground open?

South Fork Campground is open from May to September.

Is there cell service at South Fork Campground?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 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 South Fork Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile 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 South Fork Campground?

South Fork Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.