Bird Track Interpretive Site

About Bird Track Interpretive Site

The Bird Track Interpretive Site is located along the Grande Ronde River off Oregon Highway 244 directly across from the Bird Track Springs Campground. It is popular with birders, photographers, and those wanting to view wildlife and plants during the spring, summer, and fall, and with snowshoers in the winter. The recreation site has one main trail (#1940) which is 1.2 miles long and 5 other smaller spur trails with interpretive displays which wind along the river and cottonwood trees.

How to Get There

From La Grande, Oregon travel north on Interstate 84 for about 8 miles; Turn off the interstate on exit 252 onto State Highway 244 towards Ukiah; Travel on State 244 for about 6 miles; The interpretive site is on the right side of the road across from Bird Track Springs Campground.

Plan Your Visit to Bird Track Interpretive Site

Heading to Bird Track Interpretive Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)