South Fork Walla Walla River ACEC

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Baker Field Office, 3100 H Street
Baker City, OR 97814

This area is very special and was designated an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) in 1994. Bureau of Land Management public lands in the South Fork of the Walla Walla River are managed to protect the fisheries, wildlife, riparian, cultural, tribal, and scenic values, and to enhance recreation and public safety.

Know Before You Go

ROADS, TRAILS, AND FACILITIES ARE NOT CURRENTLY MAINTAINED AND HAZARDS MAY EXIST.
NO MOTOR VEHICLES. Motor vehicles are prohibited unless authorized in writing by the Bureau of Land Management.
DAY USE ONLY. Overnight camping is prohibited within the ACEC. Camping is available at Harris Park or on Umatilla National Forest lands outside of the ACEC boundary.
NO SHOOTING. Discharging of firearms is prohibited.
NO CAMPFIRES or FIREWORKS. Campfires and fireworks are prohibited year-round. Additional fire restrictions may also be in effect. Please contact the Bureau of Land Management for more information.
“PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.” There is no garbage service. Please take your garbage home with you.

Directions

From I-84 head towards the town of Milton-Freewater, Oregon on OR-11. At the south end of town turn right onto Main St. Turn left onto 15th Ave. 15th Ave will turn into Walla Walla River Road; follow Walla Walla River Road for approx. 5 miles. Turn right onto S Fork Walla Walla River Road. Travel approx. 8 miles and the trailhead is on the left.

Fees

No fees.

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Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in South Fork Walla Walla River ACEC.

Nearby Parks

Bennington Lake

16.9 miles away

Camping

Pro