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

Forest Service campground

Coverdale Campground

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

Managed by
Forest Service Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Sites
7 7 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

The Coverdale Campground is situated along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This small rustic campground with 7 sites offers both tent and trailer sites near the river in an open ponderosa pine and fir setting. Popular activities include fishing, day hikes, relaxing, picnicking and photography. Drinking water is located at the Indian Crossing and Ollokot Campgrounds seasonally.

Primary use season is from June to September.

Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.

Facilities

The campground has 7 campsites with picnic tables, 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

  • camping
  • hiking
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • water access
  • wildlife viewing

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.