Coalmine Hill Campground in OR -- Campground & RV Camping in Oregon
Coalmine Hill Campground in OR
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Six campsites: one separate larger site plus five along parking area tree edges. One vault toilet, picnic tables; no potable water. Free camping. Open Memorial Day–mid-November; accessible year-round (winter snowmobile-only). Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Ranger District, Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. Gateway to 7.5-mile hiking/equestrian loop trail. Gibson Cave 1.25 miles away; Penland Lake nearby for fishing.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles).
Little Bald Mountain stands 837 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. Linger Longer Prairie lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Heppner, is 17 mi off.
September normals 45–67°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov