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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near La Grande, OR

423 Reviews

Grande Hot Springs RV Resort accommodates dogs with dedicated pet exercise areas and pet waste stations throughout the property. This well-maintained campground near La Grande provides full hookup pull-through RV sites that can fit large rigs, along with options for tent camping, cabins, yurts, and glamping accommodations. The property's pet policy allows dogs in all accommodation types while maintaining clean grounds and facilities. Morgan Lake, a free campground approximately 15 minutes from La Grande, offers pet-friendly lakefront sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Most campsites have easy access to the lake where dogs can enjoy water play. The campground typically stays open until October 31 and maintains a 3-day camping limit.

Hilgard Junction State Park Campground provides a convenient pet-friendly option directly off Interstate 84 with the Grande Ronde River flowing alongside the camping area. Dogs must be leashed throughout the park but can enjoy the riverside terrain and nearby trails. The campground features approximately 18 sites with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to water spigots, with clean restrooms available for campers. Despite being near the highway, the traffic noise remains muted enough not to disturb most visitors and their pets. For RV travelers with dogs, La Grande Rendezvous RV Park offers spacious sites in a park-like setting with full hookups including 50-amp service. The property maintains a clean, well-kept grass area that provides comfortable spaces for walking dogs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near La Grande, Oregon (86)

    1. Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    42 Reviews
    Union, OR
    8 miles
    Website

    "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."

    2. Hilgard Junction State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 551-6949

    $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."

    3. Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 - Dispersed

    10 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 962-8500

    "Light sleepers would have a hard time here due to highway noise but overall good rest stop. My dog wouldn’t stop trying to eat all the horse poop around the camp site."

    "Primitive dispersed campsites with rock fire rings right off the highway. Down side is it's a little too noisy for my taste."

    4. Morgan Lake - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    5 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 962-1352

    "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. Spring Creek Campground

    9 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 963-7186

    "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”."

    6. Bird Track Springs

    8 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 963-7186

    $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..."

    7. La Grande Rendezvous RV Park

    3 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (541) 962-0909

    $58 - $78 / night

    8. Pilcher Creek Reservoir

    13 Reviews
    North Powder, OR
    20 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "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)."

    9. Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    26 Reviews
    Meacham, OR
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 983-2277

    $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."

    10. Bird Track Springs Campground

    2 Reviews
    La Grande, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 962-8500

    $10 / night

    "I came around 3pm on a Wednesday and there were ample spaces available. The sites feel private and the campground is very clean. The pit toilets are also clean."

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423 Reviews of 86 La Grande Campgrounds

  • Mike E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2021

    Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    Great relaxing campground with wonderful views

    We've been here several times and will continue to visit. About a hundred pull through spots, full hookup. Relaxing informal campground with gravel roads and grass strips between sites. 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. Interesting college town la grande nearby. Grand ronde River and Morgan lake are interesting

  • Michael C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    Don’t follow Google or you will drive on a rough gravel road for several miles

    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. The pool was open and refreshing. Full hooks available

  • Steven G.
    Jun. 21, 2016

    Hilgard Junction State Park Campground

    Wow what a surprise

    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. I am not sure many people know about this spot, I didn't and I have been driving by for 6 years now. Even if you are traveling through the day use area is a great place to stop and stretch your legs. Even though the freeway is about 60 yards away and up the hill the traffic noise was muted.

  • Brandon K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Hilgard Junction State Park Campground

    Neat, Convenient, Busy

    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.

    This park is near La Grande, Oregon so if you are not just resting on your trip, you can run into a cute little university town to explore the Eastern Oregon local life.

    Crystal clear water runs this high in the Grande Ronde, making for fun swimming and water play. Make sure to bring your gold pan to this shallow river bed, as it has been historically found all along this river. The RV park has no connections so bring your generator and solar panels with you. This is self contained type of camp, that provides two bathrooms and firewood.

    It is an ADA friendly area with paved rv spots and designated well kept tent spots. Keep in mind this park is directly off of the interstate so there are a lot of random travelers coming and going at all hours of the day and night. One minor bit of awkwardness is that there is a youth correctional facility less than a mile up the road. So your traveling children maybe curious and ask odd questions if they see it.

  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Moss Springs Campground

    Quiet Campground on the Edge of the Eagle Cap

    Moss Springs is a quiet campground on the edge of the Eagle Cap about 9 miles up the a forest service road from Cove, OR (which is about 14 miles past La Grande).

    Most people use this campground for parking to hike into the Minam Lodge or to backpack into the Little Minam, or to park their trailer to ride their horses into the area, so there are plenty of people in and out, but not many people staying just for the campground. 

    The facilities are basic, picnic tables and fire rings at each site. There is also an area for livestock unloading and places for tying up your horses.

    There isn't much around, but the road back to cove, while not paved, isn't bad, and there is a great mini mart right on main street where you can buy anything you forgot (including gas).

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 11, 2025

    A-Frame RV Park

    Friendly Front Desk Staff

    Paid $44 for a night with full hookups. We appreciated the friendly staff. Dog Friendly with a 14 acres off-leash dog park! Washrooms were small but very clean. Even though it is 1 minute off the highway it was fairly quiet.

  • T
    Oct. 8, 2021

    A-Frame RV Park

    Great stop

    Good stop great facility good dog park 30amp/water…easy on off the freeway. Great town/ location…we’ll worth the stop

  • Kacey H.
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Mtn View RV Park

    Easy

    Easy access off of I-84, mostly pull through full hookup sites, nicely landscaped with beautiful views! It has a small fenced-in dog park, pool and spa.

  • J
    Aug. 5, 2023

    A-Frame RV Park

    Ginormous dog park

    We stayed here just overnight. We used the showers and laundry --both were very clean. Courteous, helpful staff. It looked like about half of the tenants are permanent.

    The dog park on the back forty was seriously about 40 acres.

Guide to La Grande

La Grande, Oregon offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry companions.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

  • At Grande Hot Springs RV Resort, pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs. The resort features spacious RV sites and relaxing hot springs for a soothing experience after a day of adventure.
  • Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area allows pets and provides full hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet. The campground is well-maintained and offers a peaceful environment surrounded by nature.
  • Pilcher Creek Reservoir is a free camping spot where pets are allowed, offering a quiet retreat with beautiful views of the nearby mountains and plenty of wildlife to observe.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near La Grande

  • While staying at Hilgard Junction State Park Campground, you can enjoy hiking along the river trails with your dog, providing both exercise and exploration opportunities.
  • At Bird Track Springs, you can take your pet on scenic walks through the tall trees and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.
  • Catherine Creek State Park Campground offers access to hiking trails that are dog-friendly, allowing you to explore the beautiful landscape while keeping your pet active.

Tips for camping with dogs near La Grande

  • When visiting La Grande Rendezvous RV Park, ensure your dog is leashed at all times, as the park is close to the highway and other campers.
  • At A & A RV Park & Storage, bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, as there are no nearby markets, and the park is a great place to relax after a day of exploring.
  • If you choose Morgan Lake, be prepared for a steep and bumpy road, but enjoy the beautiful lakefront sites where your dog can enjoy the outdoors while you relax by the water.

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