Umatilla National Forest

Campground Opportunities

Important Information:

• *ALERT* Campground Improvements in Progress! Construction activities planned at most forest campgrounds this summer.

Pomeroy District Campgrounds

• Alder Thicket
• Big Springs
• Ladybug
• Misery
• Panjab
• Pataha
• Teal
• Tucannon
• Wickiup

Pomeroy District Campgrounds ** Alert! Campground Improvements in Progress. Construction activities are planned this summer in most of the campgrounds on the Umatilla National Forest. Work may include installation of new picnic tables, fire rings, signs, and vault toilets. Also, water sources at some campgrounds will be upgraded and new gravel will be laid on camp spurs and roads. This activity will involve periodic noise, dust, and might create potential hazards for children or pets. There also may be a day or two where toilet facilities or water systems will not be available. To avoid these inconveniences, please contact the appropriate ranger district prior to your visit to find out the construction status. This exciting opportunity to improve your campground facilities was made possible by funding from President Obama’s economic recovery package. For accurate, updated information please contact the district office.

Campground Name	Current Status
Alder Thicket	Open		5	*		*			*
Big Springs	Open		8	*		*			*		*
Godman	Open		8			*		*	*
Lady Bug	Open	$8	7	*		*		*
Misery Springs	Open but not maintained		5	*		*			*
Panjab	Open	$8	3	*		*
Pataha	Open		3	*		*
Tucannon	Open	$8	18	*		*					*
Teal	Open		6	*		*
Wickiup	Open		7			*
Boundary	Open		7

Federal Interagency Senior and Access Pass discounts are honored at these sites.

Alder Thicket - Elevation 5,100

Located 18 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington, on Forest Road #40. Alder Thicket has 5 tent sites available free of charge. Hunting and hiking opportunities are available in close proximity. Drinking water is not available. top

Big Springs Campground - Elevation 5,000

Located 26 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington, on Forest Road #4200125. There are 8 developed camp sites available free of charge. Drinking water is not available. This is the coolest campground during hot summer day. Hunting and hiking opportunities are in a close proximity of the campground. top

Godman Campground - Elevation 6,050

Offering great views for sunsets, Godman Campground has 8 tent sites and a group picnic shelter available free of charge. There is no drinking water, so make sure to bring plenty along. Located on Forest Road 46, there are several recreation opportunities available from the Godman Campground, such as hunting, fishing, bicycling and hiking. The Godman Trailhead provides easy access into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. There are horse facilities with hitching rails, feed mangers, and a spring. Motorized and mechanized travel is prohibited within the wilderness area. top

Lady Bug Campground - Elevation 4,700

Located 46 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington on Forest Road #4712 (low clearance vehicles not recommended) offering 7 developed sites. There is no water available so make sure that you carry an ample supply. Hunting, hiking, and bicycling are a few of the recreation opportunities available. Lady Bug Campground is in close proximity of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Motorized and mechanized travel is prohibited within the wilderness area.

An overnight camping fee of $8.00 will be charged. An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance. top

Misery Campground - Elevation 6,000

Provides panoramic views from Ray Ridge into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Misery Campground is located 27 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington on Forest Road #4030020. There are 5 tent sites available free of charge. There is no drinking water available so make sure to carry plenty along. Hunting and hiking are a few of the recreation opportunities available. top

Panjab Campground - Elevation 3,300

Located 46 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington on Forest Road #4713. There are 3 developed sites available. There is no drinking water available, so make sure to bring plenty with you. You can enjoy hunting, Hiking, swimming and bicycling. top

Pataha Campground - Elevation 4,000

This campground is located on Forest Road 4016020. There are 3 developed sites available free of charge. There is no drinking water, so make sure to bring plenty with you. Hunting and fishing are a few of the recreation opportunities available in the area. Fish weirs have been installed to aid the passage of fish through a culvert in Pataha Creek. The creek is stocked each spring with fish. top

Tucannon Campground - Elevation 2,600

Located along the Tucannon River in Washington on Forest Road #4700160, this campground is popular from the opening weekend of fishing season in early spring through the fall hunting seasons. Several ponds managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife, are located nearby and are stocked with trout, offering excellent fishing opportunities for the entire family.

An overnight camping fee of $8.00 will be charged. An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance. top

Teal Spring - Elevation 5,600

Offering a spectacular view of the Tucannon drainage and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, this small but scenic campground is located on Forest Road #4000020. Many of the roads in the vicinity are popular with Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts and day-hike opportunities are available. Sitting on a ridge at 5,600 feet elevation, 7 quaint camping sites are available free of charge. Motorized and mechanized travel is prohibited within the wilderness area. top

Wickiup Campground - Elevation 5,100

Located 34 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington on Forest Road #43. There are 7 developed sites available free of charge. There is no drinking water so make sure to bring plenty with you. top

USDA Forest Service - Umatilla National Forest
Last Modified:  Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 12:15:51 EDT