Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

Campground · Oregon · 21 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

21
Bookable sites

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 facts

  • 21 bookable sites
  • Loops: ScanAndPay

Site types

  • 21 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
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14ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
15ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
16ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
17ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
18ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
19ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
2ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
20ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
21ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
3ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
4ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
5ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
6ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
7ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
8ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————
9ScanAndPayStandard Nonelectric————

Getting there

From Unity, Oregon head west on Highway 26 for 10.5 miles towards Prairie City and John Day, Oregon; The campground entrance is on the right side of the highway.

Fees and stay limits

Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Single unit campsites = $15.00/night. A self-service fee station is located at the campground.

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 Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)

Can you reserve a site at Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman)?
Yes, Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Yellow Pine Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) have?
21 sites.

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

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