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Minam State Recreation Area

Its 22 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and it is open from March 10 to November 30. Minam State Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Wallowa, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Park · Wallowa, Oregon

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en:Minam State Recreation Area near the Wallowa River in the U.S. state of Oregon. Photo: Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None

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
22
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, 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
2,572 ft

45.6213, -117.7249 in Wallowa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Minam State Recreation Area is open from March 10 to November 30 , at 2,572 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Minam State Recreation Area?
No. Minam State Recreation Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does Minam State Recreation Area have?
Minam State Recreation Area has 22 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Minam State Recreation Area?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Minam State Recreation Area.
Does Minam State Recreation Area have RV hookups?
No. Minam State Recreation Area has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Minam State Recreation Area?
Yes, Minam State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Minam State Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Minam State Recreation Area.
When is Minam State Recreation Area open?
Minam State Recreation Area is open from March 10 to November 30.
How long can you stay at Minam State Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Minam State Recreation Area is 14 nights in any 30-night period.
Is there cell service at Minam State Recreation Area?
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 Minam State Recreation Area. 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 Minam State Recreation Area?
Minam State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

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