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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

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

Yellow Pine Campground is the largest of three Wallowa-Whitman campgrounds along Highway 26, which is part of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. The campground offers 21 campsites for both tents and small trailers and has five accessible campsites. Popular activities include overnight camping for travelers, picnicking and exploring along the scenic byway.

There is an accessible, barrier-free, trail to Wetmore Campground. Wildflowers, wildlife, birds and large old growth ponderosa ("yellow") pine can be seen during the hike.

Primary Use Season is May to October

Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am

Facilities

Yellow Pine Campground has 21 campsites, 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

  • birding
  • camping
  • hiking
  • photography
  • 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.

More in Baker County

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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.

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