West Eagle Meadow Trailhead is located in Eastern Oregon outside of Baker City in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This camp offers access to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Enjoy high elevation sub-alpine terrain with stunningly clear creeks, craggy peaks, majestic lakes and unique wildflowers.
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Parking: No day use parking for trailers. Use nearby West Eagle Meadow Campground
Possible Destinations:
(mileage is one way unless stated)
- Tombstone Lake – 8.5 miles
- Traverse Lake – 6.6 miles
- Echo Lake – 5.2 miles
Facilities: West Eagle Meadow Campground
Permits: Self-issued wilderness permit.
Water Sources: West Eagle Creek
Backcountry Sites: Unknown but likely. If you know backcountry camping info, please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Cell Service: None.
Fuel: 76 – 995 2nd St, North Powder, OR 97867
Directions:
From La Grande, Oregon, travel south on State Highway 203 for about 14 miles to Union, Oregon; In Union turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 more miles to Catherine Creek Summit; At the summit turn left on Forest Road 77 and follow it for 15 miles to the campground entrance on your left side after the West Eagle Creek crossing.
From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298 (State Highway 203); Turn right off Interstate 84 to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Medical Springs, Oregon; In Medical Springs turn right on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67; Turn left on Forest Road 67 and go about 14 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 and go about 5 miles to the campground entrance which is on your right before the West Eagle Creek crossing
Road Conditions: Gravel, moderate washboarding, few potholes, some minor rocks. Note: the USFS site states that the last 4 miles is impassable by passenger car or trailer but that is outdated info. The road has been improved.
GPS Coordinates: 45.07979, -117.47655
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