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Eagle Cap Wilderness

The Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This country was first occupied by the ancestors of the Nez Perce Indian Tribe in 1400 A.D. and later the Cayuse, the Shoshone and Bannocks. The Eagle Cap Wilderness itself was used as hunting grounds for bighorn sheep and deer, to gather huckleberries and was the summer home to the Joseph Band of the Nez Perce tribe. 1860 marked the year the first settlers moved…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle Cap Wilderness reservable?

Eagle Cap Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Eagle Cap Wilderness?

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How do I book a campsite at Eagle Cap Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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