Best Tent Camping near Joseph, OR

Recent Tent Reviews near Joseph, Oregon

295 Reviews of 55 Joseph Campgrounds

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  RyanAndAndrea C.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 10, 2022

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Great place!

  We tent camped here for 2 nights with 2 kiddos and it was a great experience. Come prepared to deal with mosquitoes - they are very prevalent. Staff were all great and very helpful. Hot springs are amazing and were the perfect temperature.

  The tent sites are next to the canal so you hear lots of birds and frogs.

  The bathrooms have recently been updated and were very nice.

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  Maria S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 7, 2021

  Irondyke Forest Camp

  Good camping site, popular spot

  We were able to find an available spot on Labor Day weekend 2021. Most campsites between the town of Lostine and Irondyke campground were taken by 7pm on Friday. The access road was narrow and in pretty rough shape, lots of horse trailers hauling livestock up and down the road. The road remained busy until late at night and during the weekend with other campers and day hikers… we stayed in a tent camp site that allowed horses, so it was ample with a clearing that provided sunny areas. Picnic table and rock fire pit were available at the site. A toilet is Located on the opposite side of road and shares with other 4 or 5 sites. If you want a quiet, peaceful camping spot, this is not for you!

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  Zac R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2020

  Blackhorse Campground

  Amazing

  About 40 minutes from Joseph or halfway, nice water, big sites. We got there on an August Friday and about half the sites were open. We will be back for sure

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  Lauren H.

  Traveler

  

  May. 24, 2019

  Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

  Emphasis on RV camping

  Good views of the mountains. Beautiful lake. Impressive marina for those who are trailing boats. Emphasis on RV camping rather than secluded tent camping and I prefer tent camping. Bathrooms clean.

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  Ashley B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 30, 2020

  Log House RV Park and Campground

  RV Park close to Joseph

  This is a nice little RV park that is close to most things in the Joseph area.  There are several RV sites as well as tent sites.  There are also several sites that look like full time RVer's that live in the park.  The sites were a little close together, but they were able to move us after the first night so we had a little more privacy.  The bathrooms and showers were clean.  The campground was very quiet with great views of the mountains.  There is a little store onsite that also has games and books to barrow.

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  Liam

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2021

  Shilo Troy Resort

  Riverside RV sites

  RV and tent sites along river, next to country store…food, beer, snacks…showers, laundry

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  Liesl K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Natural hot springs & lots of birds

  Very nice facility. We stayed in a tent, the tent sites are away from the RVs. Nice setting across a creek and in the trees. Beautiful starry sky at night, and we woke up to an impressive amount of birds singing. Take bug spray!! Mosquitoes were awful in the evening before we got spray on.

  The bathrooms and showers are clean and nice. They have a pool and soaking tubs from the natural hot springs (unfortunately we didn't get time to check these out thoroughly, they look nice though!) Bit of a walk to the restroom from the tent sites, but there is a portapotty closer if you prefer.

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  Mark H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 27, 2022

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Pleasant campground

  Pretty place to camp. Tent sites were relatively close together, but all along a small river that you can fish. Great stop.

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  Casey R.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 3, 2016

  Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

  Fun place for the fam, but our site was small and only one tent option

  We spent Memorial Day weekend at this park. It was fun, the kids rode bikes, we rented a row boat (they have kayaks, SUP's, etc). The town of Joseph is about 10 minutes with a cute main street area. We stayed in A25 and I think it is the smallest tent site in the whole park (the reason it got 3 of 5 stars). We had a small creek that backed the spot that limited tent placement to one slightly sloped spot squeezed between the road and the picnic table. It was nicely treed by the picnic table which was nice. If we go back, the spot to the right of us (A26) was a really good one (would've been a five star for sure) - spacious, multi tents, etc. This end of the campground was the closest to the lake access, store and docks.

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  Nicole D.

  Guide

  

  May. 25, 2018

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Clean with a great view

  Mainly for rv's but they do have yurts available and nice tents spots. Very clean bathroom and shower, nice place all around. The tent sites are away from the rv's so the view is spectacular.

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  lauren

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2022

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Amazing experience!!

  This place is beautiful! Mountain views in the distance, quiet safe camp sites, great amenities (washer, dryer, sink to wash dishes, clean new bathrooms and showers and soaking pool). We tent camped with our two young kids. Would definitely be back!!

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  Jason P.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 17, 2021

  Huckleberry Campground — Lake Cascade State Park

  Convenient, Clean Campground

  Stayed a few nights while exploring area. Camp hosts do a great job keeping the camp facilities very clean.  Our site a bit noisy in the evening (tent camping) due to periodic logging trucks rolling by, but not bad. Overall great facility

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  Dave S.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 24, 2021

  McCormick Park

  Clean, super-nice, but tight.

  Stayed 2 nights in the tent area, early April 2021. Tent sites have power, but they are close. 6 foot leashes for dogs gives you an idea? But our neighbors were all friendly with our 16 foot leashes (always). Lots of Oxbow Reservoir access. Great hosts.

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  Bryce E.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 27, 2019

  Copperfield Park

  Beauty and serenity

  Nice quiet campground. Multiple RV and tent sites. Dump station is available for guests on your way out. RV sites have water and electricity (20 & 30 amp). Hot showers for overnight guests. Situated right along the snake river below the Oxbow dam.

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  Kelly N.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Glamping with pool and hot showers

  Tent camping is away from the RVs at this site. Comfortable, clean grounds with included hot springs pool access, indoor store, and full bathroom facilities. We loved it so much that we stayed here two nights. Beware of ticks near the grass area. Cool off with ice cream and cold drinks at the store. Everyone was wonderful to work with and speak to.

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  Carrie A.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  This place is great!!!

  This place is great!!! They were so friendly! The tent sites are large and grassy with plenty of shade! You even get WiFi at them. They have a pool and hot tub that is heated by the hot springs! Fairly priced and fun! Bathrooms were nice and clean. There is a gravel road if you go in one way so take the next exit.

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  Kristine R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 21, 2018

  Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

  my ♥️ is in Oregon

  this campground was always my favorite growing up and it still is today! they have very spacious camp sites, lots of variety (ie tent sites and full hook up sites) that would fit anyone’s needs! There are very helpful hosts onsite campfire you can buy and a jr ranger program my kids love! They also have a playground for the kids in the heart of the park! Wallowa is well worth the trip!

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  John 'n Sara D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2018

  Jubilee Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest

  Peace & Quiet!

  The campground is somewhat primitive. There are flushing toilets on the lower loop, vault toilets on the upper loop. no showers, but you can refresh in the lake. The nights get chilly, so be prepared with warm socks and a beenie, especially if you’re tent camping.

  There are no power boats allowed on the lake, so it is raft, kayak paddle board friendly.

  The path around the lake is an easy walk, just don’t expect to sit on a bench and enjoy the view of the lake, the trees have grown up.

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  Addison S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 12, 2024

  Jubilee Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest

  Great trip

  A group of friends and I went and tent camped in spot 14 for a couple days and had a great time. The site was fairly trashed when we got there so we did some cleanup but besides that it’s surrounded by a beautiful forest and even on a 95 degree day the shade is perfect and the water was refreshing to swim in. I liked the spot we stayed in, it was spacious enough for 3 tents (10 person, 5 person, and 2 person tents) it was shaded and fairly spaced out from other spots. The lake was pretty busy and there were lots of people but it’s easy to find places on the water to have to yourself. There was also an awesome rope swing maybe half a mile from the camp site, super fun!

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  Beth M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 22, 2024

  Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  Heavenly

  Visiting in April on a Sunday to do day use has defined my idea of heavenly. The snow-covered peaks, the clean air, the sounds of the spring birds, and the silence are magical. The hot tubs are small, but it really doesn't matter if no one is there. They are pool noodle friendly when it's not high occupancy. The Verizon signal is strong. Day use is open until 5:00 p.m. and next door there's a lodge that has even more hot springs that I'm going to have to visit sometime. The setting is pretty incredible with views all around of lovely Eastern Oregon mountains and valley. Spring green is abundant and it is an enchanting time. Very cute tent campsites, as well as a variety of lodging. This place is wonderful.

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  ron R.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 29, 2024

  Hu - Na - Ha RV Park

  Quiet little Park clean and safe

  This park accepts Good Sam discounts. There are a few full timers but are kept clean. The park is right on the edge of town. Nestled between a river and a horse farm he will hear a rooster everyday you will hear a donkey. There are wild turkey in the area but they're quite quiet. I paid just under $150 a week. Laundry machines work well there are two washers and two dryers buck and a quarter each. They have showers. They have a tent area for tent camping. There is usually no one on duty but they do have propane I just don't know how to use it or get it. There is a Wi-Fi password and the cell phone signal is not bad. I use T-Mobile. 5 minutes away from a decent grocery store. 30 minutes away from Miller's home improvement and Walmart. And did I mention full hookups.

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  Ashton B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 3, 2021

  Catherine Creek State Park Campground

  Great place if you don't mind neighbors.

  I want to start off saying that this is a park type camping site. So most things are kept up really well. The grass is well maintained and green. There's an area for day picnic use and then another area for camping. There's areas for you to park rv and vehicles and tent camping. I dont RV so I'm unsure on hook up use. This site is close to the main road so must watch kiddos and dogs at all times. It is also close to the river, so watch those kiddos. There's a wonderful trail with a wooden bridge to start off. This area is heavily used, so if you like to be alone, might not be your thing, but the site is very well taken care of and is a beautiful place to check out of the modern world and enter God's country.

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  Raphaela H.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 25, 2021

  Copperfield Park

  Hell's Canyon: Pleasantly Surprised

  On Oregon Highway 86 in Hell's Canyon at Oxbow, across from an Idaho Power Station (and managed by Idaho Power), this was a handy place to stay to be close to a boat launch for a rafting trip we had booked. 

  There are tiny campsites (maybe the smallest I've seen) and lovely large campsites here. We lucked out and had reserved a big one on the lawn instead of a little one against the rock wall. We were near the power station but we didn't notice it much due to the trees and stream.

  There is shade! This was nice considering it gets hot in Hell's Canyon. Even being next to the river and in a rare shady spot in the canyon, the after-dark temperature was in the upper 80's when we stayed here in early August 2020. They water the lawn at night to keep it green, so heed those "sprinkler - do not camp past this point" signs. The bathrooms look nice online (inc. showers), but we camped here during 2020, so we had a row of sunbaked port-o-potties to contend with.

  The location was super practical for our needs, our spot was spacious,  and the canyon is beautiful, but due to the heat I probably would pick a place higher up on the canyon rim or closer to Halfway, OR to camp if camping were the main goal (especially in August).

  Fair amount of bugs, but that's not specific to this campground. 

  Some stats, according to the Idaho Power website: Day use in the park is free. 59 RV sites with water and electric hookups(30-amp); 10 tent sites with shared water; Picnic area with tables Fire rings; Additional vehicle and boat trailer parking available; Public pay phone (phone card required for non-local calls); Boat launch and docks located approximately one-half mile downstream of the park, on Homestead Road

  Copperfield was a mining town known as “the rowdiest town in Oregon” in the early 1900s. Fire destroyed the town in August 1915. The park was built in 1965 on the old town site of Copperfield, Oregon. (https://www.idahopower.com/community-recreation/recreation/parks-and-campgrounds/copperfield-park/)

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  Sherrie B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2018

  Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

  Something for Everyone

  Located in the far northeast corner of Oregon, this state park has something for everyone. Wallowa Lake is known for it's natural beauty, fishing, and water sports. The surrounding mountains and wilderness area are spectacular. Ride the tram to the top of Mt Howard (not cheap, but worth it). Take advantage of the amusement spots. Stop by the lodge for a meal, a night's stay, or a beverage. Nearby Joseph is a fun spot with shopping, a brewery, galleries and eateries. If history is your thing, you can follow the trail of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce. The Snake River canyon is a quick day trip.

  Now on to the campground. It's large with all the amenities you expect from a great state park. The sites on the outside if thre loops are large. There's a marina on one end. Deer are generally present. Several hosts and rangers are in-site.

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  Deb H.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 22, 2024

  Hurricane Creek Campground

  Nice creekside camping

  We car camped in this small campground along Hurricane Creek after getting rained out on a backpacking trip up to Eagle Cap. There are 13 sites, 3 of which are handicap accessible. There are several vault toilets and they were clean and not smelly. Some of the sites are small and close to the road. Sites 12 and 13 at the end of the road have a lot of trees and good tent areas. Nice large picnic tables and fire pits. Only a 5 mile trip into Joseph. Deer wandered through the campground and there are chipmunks.

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  Russ H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 23, 2020

  Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

  Amazing scenery

  This has the typical state/federal issue of older campground when trailers were 20 feet long with no slides so it can be a little tight, but the location is incredible.   There's a marina with rental boats,the fish is good,  the town of Joseph is a couple miles away,  The tram and mini golf is a 1/2 walk up the road.  Be advised in Eastern Oregon each town has a max of 1or 2 gas stations. Don't miss the tram.

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  Tom B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Minam State Recreation Area

  Perfect for the fisherman

  This place is amazing. Clean, convenient, and right on a productive stretch of the Minam River. Near the confluence of the Minam and Wallowa rivers, this is a perfect base camp for exploring the waters and towns of the Wallowa mountains. An outfitter/camp store sits a half mile upriver, and the towns of Lostine, Wallowa, Enterprise, Joseph, and Elgin are nearby. For $6 (!) you get a great spot literally just a few dozen feet from the water. Fan-freaking-tastic! Oregon parks are the best.