Oregon · Camping

Cougar Bar Campsite

Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Cougar Bar Campsite open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. It doesn't name Cougar Bar Campsite, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 889 ft
  • Hells Canyon National Recreation AreaWallowa-Whitman National Forest

Cougar Bar Campsite is a campground in Oregon at about 889 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Cougar Bar Campsite

    Best months: March–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 32°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 36°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      72° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 54°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 61°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 60°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 52°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 42°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 34°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 29°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap, ID, 29.3 mi away at 1,436 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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