La Grande Ranger District

3502 Hwy. 30
La Grande, Oregon 97850
(541) 963-7186

Resource Information:

Total Unit Acres: 447,000
Total Wilderness Acres: 0
Total Backcountry Acres: 10,463
# of Developed Campgrounds: 8
# of Other Developed Sites: 4
# of Developed Trailheads: 7
# of Snoparks: 3
Miles of Trails: 197
Miles of Winter Trails: 150
Approximate # of Dispersed Sites: 500

West Eagle Creek,
looking into Eagle Cap Wilderness

In recent years, the District has partially constructed three new campgrounds (Boulder Park, Spool Cart, Bird Track Springs); and reconstructed one campground (Moss Springs). One of the new campgrounds (Spool Cart) is wheelchair accessible, hard surfaced, and designed for full sized RVs.

The Oregon Trail Interpretive Park is a highlight of the overall program. It offers living history presentations, special programming throughout the summer, and a full service, fully staffed Forest Service Park.

One guard station (Two Color) is totally refurbished and available to the public for daily rental. Moss Springs Guard Station will also be a cabin rental with an interpretive experience offering people an opportunity to step back in time to the early days of the Forest Service. This program provides a very high quality service to the public.

The Spring Creek Natural Resources Field Laboratory is being developed as a sister attraction to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Park. Here, scheduled environmental education tours will be offered to the public along five interpretive trails throughout the summer. Hours are: Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The District is nearing completion of the largest ATV/motorcycle trails network in eastern Oregon near Lehman Hot Springs. It adjoins a motorized trail system on Ukiah District, offering users over 120 miles of high quality motorized trails.

The largest two trailheads have been reconstructed to accommodate overnight camping with stock. Stock holding pens and handling facilities are offered at each campsite to stop widespread stock damage resulting from uncontrolled use.

The winter trails program is growing. An extensive groomed snowmobile system that ties into overnight lodge opportunities at Two Color Guard Station and Lehman Hot Springs is offered.

The Blue Mountain Crossing Nordic Ski Park, just off the Freeway at the Oregon Trail, offers 12 miles of groomed nordic and skating trails in a variety of settings. Moss Springs Guard Station is adjacent to high-quality backcountry skiing opportunities.

Two popular sledding hills that receive heavy use in the winter are located at Catherine Creek Summit and Spring Creek.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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