Located above Cove, Oregon, Moss Springs Campground lies on a ridgeline within view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and is next to Moss Springs Trailhead. This popular campground was constructed to accommodate visitors with pack stock, riding stock and campers bound for the wilderness. The site has 8 campsites, 3 of which have accessible campsites. Trails from the campground drop steeply into the Minam River drainage or follow Grande Ronde Ridge.
Most people who frequent the campground bring stock animals. Hikers and campers also use the facilities. The campground is close to town and cool during the hot summer days.
For stock users, Moss Springs Campground is well equipped, offering loading, stock watering (as seasons permit), feeding and camping facilities.
Primary use season is June - September.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities
Moss Springs Campground has 8 camp sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking space.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
What people do here
backpacking
camping
hiking
horseback riding
photography
wilderness
The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under La Grande 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.
