Spool Cart Campground is nestled in the forest on the banks of the Grande Ronde River. This developed campground has 13 sites suitable for tents and small trailers with paved roads and accessible toilets. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Nearby attractions include the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Grande Ronde River.
Historically, trains stopped here and left spools of cable for loggers to transport to work sites using carts.
Primary use season is from late May through mid-October.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities
Spool Cart Campground has 13 campsites, each 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
birding
camping
fishing
photography
water access
wildlife viewing
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.
