Oregon · Camping

Primitive Camping Area

May–Aug
best months

Is Primitive Camping Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Whitman Ranger District. It doesn't name Primitive Camping Area, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Whitman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,003 ft
  • Whitman Ranger DistrictWallowa-Whitman National Forest

Primitive Camping Area is a campground in Oregon at about 6,003 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · May–Aug

    Best time to visit Primitive Camping Area

    Best months: May–August. 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

      36° / 11°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 14°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 20°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 25°

      10 wet

    5. May

      62° / 32°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 36°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 39°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 35°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 27°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 21°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 17°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 11°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Seneca, OR, 37.7 mi away at 4,660 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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