A gray 4x4 Sprinter with a roof rack on a two-track through a wildflower meadow, cloud sitting on the mountains behind.

Forest Service campground

Tamarack Campground

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

Managed by
Forest Service Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Reservations
First come, first served Claim a site when you arrive. Recreation.gov lists it for Scan and Pay, so the fee can be paid from its app at the campground
County
Baker County

Overview

Tamarack Campground is located along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek in the southern Wallowa Mountains. This open and sunny site has 12 tent/trailer sites of which 3 are fully accessible. A short accessible path leads down to the creek and ends at two fishing platforms. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and bird watching. With easy access, this campground can fill-up and particularly during holiday week-ends.

Primary use season is May to September.

Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.

Facilities

Tamarack Campground has 12 sites, each with picnic table, fire ring and parking spot.

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

What people do here

  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • water access
  • wildlife viewing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Baker City 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.