Indian Crossing Campground

Campground · Oregon · 10 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

10
Bookable sites

Overview

Located at the 'end of the road', this 10-unit campground allows visitors to explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River from one location. The campsites are near the river with large pine and fir trees overhead. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Located adjacent to the campground is nearby Indian Crossing Trailhead.

Use season is generally June through September.

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Facilities

Indian Crossing CG has 10 sites each of which has picnic table, fire ring and parking space

The facts

  • 10 bookable sites
  • Loops: Indian Crossing

Site types

  • 10 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

10 campsites at Indian Crossing Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
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6Indian CrossingStandard Nonelectric————
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8Indian CrossingStandard Nonelectric————
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Getting there

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.

From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles to the end  of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.

Fees and stay limits

Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day or $30 per annual The Indian Crossing area has a trailhead and a campground with 2 separate fee sites. The Indian Crossing Trailhead is located on the northside of the Imnaha River and has an overflow site south of the river. The trailhead is a Northwest Forest pass site which requires either an Annual or Day Pass. The passes can be obtained before you visit at these websites and locations. You can also use the self-service fee station which is located at the site for purchasing day passes. The Indian Crossing Campground is located across the bridge south of the Imnaha River. It has a fee of $15.00/night for single family tent or trailer sites for users staying in the designated campsites. Visitors parking at the site in either the campsites or trailhead parking areas and spending extended time in the backcountry will need to have multiple day passes (or an annual pass for trailhead use).   Self-service pay stations on site.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Indian Crossing Campground

Can you reserve a site at Indian Crossing Campground?
Yes, Indian Crossing Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Indian Crossing Campground have?
10 sites.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-04.

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