Public Land Camping

Moss Springs Campground

, IDManaged by FS

Things to Do

CampingHikingHorse campingPicnicking

RV & Site Information

Popular activities at this location include Camping, Hiking, Horse camping, and Picnicking. The campground's proximity to offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Idaho region.

Located in , Idaho, Moss Springs Campground provides walk-up camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands.

About this place

Located above Cove, Oregon, the Moss Springs Campground lies on a ridgeline within view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and is next to Moss Springs Trailhead. This popular campground was constructed to accommodate visitors with packstock, riding stock and campers bound for the wilderness. The site also has 3 accessible campsites and toilets. Trails from the campground drop steeply into the Minam River drainage or follow Grande Ronde Ridge.

Getting There

From La Grande, Oregon travel northeast on State Highway 82 for about 2 miles to Island City;  In Island City continue straight onto State Highway 237 (Cove Highway) and go 13 miles to Cove, Oregon;  In Cove turn right on the Union Cove highway and go 1/2 block;  Turn left on Hill Street and follow it to 2nd Street; Continue on 2nd Street which turns into Mill Creek Road; Follow Mill Creek Road which turns into Forest Road 6220; Follow Forest Road 6220 for about 8 miles to the campground and trailhead. ADVISORY: The last six miles of Forest Road 6220 are a steep, gravel surface narrow road.

Amenities

No specific amenities listed.

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