Join the fun near La Grande. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—La Grande is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
"Level w easy entry/exit. Hot spring on site in wildlife preserve across the road. Many trains pass by about a quarter mile away and we didn't mind the relatively low noise trains."
"Approach the park from the La Grand/Baker Highway. One we arrived, we found the folks very nice. There were very few frees so shade is lacking. Ice is available at the park."
$10 / night
"Hilgard junction is a small 18 site campground just below highway 84 west of La Grande. It is right on the grande ronde river which was cool and peaceful when we were there."
"Hilgard Junction is a small, Riverside day use area, travel rest-stop and campground at the junction of I-84 and Highway 244 on the Grande Ronde river at the base of Mt. Emily."
"But that's the only downside to this nice FREE campground just outside of LaGrande, OR.
I had the whole place to myself mid-week in May. You're up high, so beautiful view of the sky."
"The sites are nice and most are lake front. There were a few other campers but none near our site. The road up is steep and bumpy gravel but we managed in our two wheel drive van."
$5 - $10 / night
"If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, staying here in March is plausible. There was about a foot and a half of snow, but the bathrooms were still accessible. It’s cold, but fun!"
"Every time we camp here it has been quiet, wild life comes around to say hi. Vault toilets, no water, no trash pickup. Always clean,,, Nice place..."
"Wallowa-Whitman NF
NF 21
aka Spring Creek Campground
La Grande, OR
45.2125.6N, 118.1843.3W (Campground)
45.3679N, 118.2972W (signboard)
45.36944, -118.29997 (2nd spot)
14 Day limit
V 4g/2-3b"
"It’s direct access onto the road from the highway exit. It’s a rough road about 1.2 miles, that’s bumpy and has lots of pot holes. Snow coverage on the road was minimal, max 2”."
"Primitive dispersed campsites with rock fire rings right off the highway. Down side is it's a little too noisy for my taste."
"Many options for private pull-offs once you drive past established NF campgrounds—likely tough to do without high clearance and/or 4WD when wet. Only “traffic” was the occasional ATV/OHV."
$58 - $78 / night
"Although there’s not a ton of spots, it’s lovely and was a quiet solitude away from the road but not too far. Saw a ton of wildlife too (bring your bear spray)."
"Most of the sites overlooked a beautiful lake stick among the hills, and we’re in decent shape with a fire ring, table and little grill."
$22 - $74 / night
"Oregon always has beautiful state parks. This one is no different. It is close to Hwy 84, so there is road noise. The campsites don't seem to be as on top of each other as some places."
"It was a welcome dose of green after a long day of brown along the interstate through Idaho and western Oregon. The cabin was rustic, the shower house was in good repair with nice hot showers."
"While this site is close to the two-lane highway, it feels tucked in and close to nature anyway. Individual sites are spacious and have running water, picnic tables, and fire pit."
"The true Red Bridge park is a decent little roadside spot. We drove thru, didn’t stay. Next to road but not too busy. Day use area is riverside and very nice. But this location is shown wrong."
TravelerThe road noise is extreme; very loud. If you can get past that the place is really sweet. The sites have water fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees for privacy. The water in the shower was hot the bathrooms are clean there's a nice trail system behind the campground. a convenient stop on the way into Portland. Minimal bugs.
ScoutThis is a typical roadside campground. It not only is a campground but a bathroom rest stop on Hwy 395, so there is a small amount of drive through traffic to the restrooms.
Sites at well set with water and waste water features. I did see a couple electrical capable sites but I am self contained. The stream going by has a decent flow but it is mid summer and slowing down. I did not have a mosquito problem but black jackets and hornets were present. Found no rattlesnakes, there is a bear a cougar warning sign posted but that the normal for the Blue Mountains.
Overall a nice little wayside. I checked online and it said $10.00 per night for no hookup sites, but the price was $22.00 per night when I got there. I spoke to a Ranger and was advised the $22 was being increase by $12 dollars next year and then another increase above that is being touted by the socialists in Salem. That would bring the site fee for no hookup camping to around $50 to $60 a night. You might as well go to a motel and save the headache.
Overall I had planned on staying six nights, but i paid for three and that was my budget.
ScoutSpent 4 days and it was quiet, clean and very friendly. Will stay there again just to get away. Clean restrooms kind of. Although right off the highway it was quiet.
TravelerVery well maintained area. Bring your own firewood, the forest floor is extremely clean. There’s 4 sites on this road and a restroom at the end. We were car camping but most sites have smaller trailer access.
GuideIf you approach the campsite from the East, be prepared for a bumpy road. The road from the West (LaGrande) is much better even if it takes you a few miles out of the way. The park is clean and flat. The soaking spas are wonderful. The week of Father’s Day is a busy time.
ScoutNo host on site but restroom was clean. No dumpster, bear boxes, or cell service. Creek runs past campground.
GuideThis wonderful alpine setting is easy to access and has nearby access to vacation activities and the town of Joseph. The campground has full service hookups and a variety of ways to book a visit at an affordable price. The lakes help served to cool down some of the warm days we had. Our site was listed as close to the other sites but was the only site we could get since the sites book up months in advance. This wasn't ideal but our neighbors were very friendly. The campground and surrounding areas were worth it. We took the tram up and visited a mountain summit 3700 feet above our location at the campground. There were numerous hiking trails, and fishing was a popular pastime for many campers.
TravelerOnly myself and another campsite occupied during the weekend I was there. My site was a single (#4) and had nice river access. Bring your own water and take your trash with you. Toilets were clean, stocked with tp, and smelled of vanilla! :)
GuideLarge, pretty open campground. Right on the lake, great for family camping. Lots of hiking nearby!
Camping near La Grande, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor fun. Whether you're in an RV, tent, or cabin, there are plenty of spots to enjoy nature and relax.
Camping near La Grande, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to solo travelers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, La Grande, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 138 campgrounds and RV parks near La Grande, OR and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near La Grande, OR is Grande Hot Springs RV Resort with a 4.5-star rating from 41 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near La Grande, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near La Grande, OR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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