A white Tacoma with a camper shell parked on a rise above a broad, empty basin under building cloud.

Forest Service campground

Canyon Forest Camp

Forest Service campground in Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Wallowa County, Oregon. In the Joseph area.

Managed by
Forest Service Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Sites
3 3 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

Canyon Forest Camp is one of several small campgrounds located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. The camp is a rustic facility with 3 campsites, set in the cool fir and pine tree forest. It is very popular during the summer months with local and regional campers. Canyon Forest Camp is also very popular with visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Season of use generally runs from early June to October.

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

Facilities

Canyon Forest Camp has 3 campsites with picnic table, fire rings and parking spaces.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • backpacking
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • photography
  • water access
  • wilderness

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Joseph and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.