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Yellow Pine Campground

Current Conditions
Not maintained in the off-season.

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 campsites for both tents and small trailers and has five accessible campsites. Popular activities include overnight camping for visitors traveling across the state, picnicking and exploring along the scenic byway. There is also an accessible, barrier-free, trail to Wetmore Campground. Wildflowers, wildlife, birds and large old growth ponderosa ("yellow") pine can be seen during the hike.

General Information

May - September

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

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night

Recreation.gov

Single unit campsites = $15.00/night. A fee station is available at the campground.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.529891

Longitude: -118.317279

Directions

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

At each campsite

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated December 17, 2025