Best Campgrounds near Harper, OR

Arrived and met with the camp host to get our site. Water, electric and dump. Electric pedestals are older with 20, 30 & 50 amp service. Water was behind the site and required 20 feet of hose. I noticed wasps flying around some of the pedestals and alerted the host. The site was gravel and level. The bath house needs work. Commode in both the men's and lady's room lacked toilet tissue and could use a good cleaning. The showers, while dirty did work, however the lady's sported 2 toads living there. As an overnight it was sufficient for our needs since we are self-contained. The fee was $20,for electric only 6 sites $25 for electric and water 2 sites $30 for full hook up of which there were 2 sites. There is a 3rd sewer hook up which appears to ne used as a dum station. There is a large open lawn in front of the sites that our dog loved. Trash was a large can near the entrance.

Good place for an overnight, unless you are here for one of the events. We just needed a place to stay the night, but there were a few other campers here for the Horse and Bible show going on. It was a little confusing which gate to enter and which area to go to, but look for the signage for "Desert Sage Event Center Archway Gate" at 44.035800,-116.972900.

We chose to stay out in the boondock area, just a big open dirt lot, bumpy and lumpy but level enough. We left the sites with water hookups for those who were there with their horses. We did stop and fill our water tank on our way out though. 

Good cell reception and easy access. Self pay with an envelope and drop box. We never actually spoke with or saw anyone in charge. 

Just outside of the gates is a dump station that isn’t related to the event center, but is run on a $5 donation basis. 3 day stay limit for RVs. We stayed here through Passport America and paid half the rate, but full rate is $30 for partial hookup sites and $15 for the boondock area.

This site was a little treacherous to get to along the windy Snake River Canyon area. Sure, it’s paved but it is not a road that I would ever want to be on a windy or rainy day. The site is not bad, the restrooms are old but fine, except for the lack of tp to one of them and yes, there is even water.

But the winds…

We have a roof top tent a spent the worst night of our lives in there. Even now as I write this review at 6am, wind gusts are still 35mph. We actually hit over 45mph last night and we both barely got any sleep. It was bad, this site is obviously wind prone. I should have gotten a clue by the big boulders that keep the restrooms doors from swinging open.

It’s a shame, it is a nice location along the river and if you’re into boating or fish, it looks to have what you would want except for one thing, that incessantly strong and powerful wind.

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Grounds are well kept and river access is abundant. Lots of full timers but all were very nice and willing to chat and interact. Sites were spacious and large trees were in abundance. Grass was well maintained and a slight bit soggy in places, but this did not create any issues. Large pavilion area on the river is great for large groups. 

All in all, a very nice location with great staff and large areas to enjoy while on walks or just while sitting back in a lawn chair. 

Definitely will visit again!

Conveniently located off the highway if you are traveling.

The spots are pretty close together, A and C loops are very open with no privacy. The B loop has some trees and bushes between the sites which makes it a little more inviting. The A loop is the closest to the road.

We had reserved a spot in C loop with a view of the water but it was so windy when we got there the site was not very comfortable. The camp host graciously let us move up to B loop, since it wasn’t very busy mid-week. Thank goodness we did, it was the windiest night I’ve ever experienced camping.

Sites have electric and water. They have dishwashing water waste stations conveniently thought the campground. The showers are free, had one cold because the water would not warm up. But the men’s shower room had warm showers after a bit of time to heat up.

The bathrooms and showers were clean.