Best Tent Camping near La Grande, OR

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.

Best Tent Sites Near La Grande, Oregon (43)

    1. Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 - Dispersed

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

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

    "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."

    3. The High Road Cabin (two) TENT Spots

    1 Review
    Meacham, OR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 240-9252

    $29 / night

    "This space provides a locked gate to give you privacy and peace of mind! Minimal light pollution will provide you gorgeous starry skies. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!"

    4. Moss Springs Campground

    1 Review
    Cove, OR
    20 miles
    Website

    "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)."

    5. Thief Valley Reservoir Campground

    2 Reviews
    North Powder, OR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 963-1001

    6. Grande Ronde Lake

    1 Review
    Haines, OR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 523-4476

    "Has good access to Anthony Lakes area, but is much quieter than main campground. Lake is small, with small rainbow trout stocked annually. Fun to paddle and watch the osprey and bald eagles fishing."

    7. Umapine

    1 Review
    Ukiah, OR
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 963-7186

    "I like remote campgrounds but man, this one felt especially far away from everything."

    8. Hurricane Creek Campground

    9 Reviews
    Joseph, OR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 426-5546

    "We scheduled three nights here but after two nights of amazing lightning storms, we skipped the third night. Still, this is a beautiful place, very private, secluded, and shady."

    "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."

    9. Boundary

    1 Review
    Lostine, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 426-4978

    10. Williamson Campground

    2 Reviews
    Enterprise, OR
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 426-5546

    "Space for 1 tent easily…maybe a 2nd in some. Good trees for hammock."

    "Nice little river near the campsites for gathering water or cooling off."

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Tent Camping Reviews near La Grande, OR

393 Reviews of 43 La Grande Campgrounds


  • Paige P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Wolf Creek Reservoir

    Sweet Spot

    A handful of great places to camp for the night- very clean and well taken care of so please leave no trace. Just a spot and a table, no water, restrooms ect.

  • C
    May. 21, 2022

    Southwest Shore Campground

    Lovely Spring Camping

    There are picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No water. Lots of birds singing and wonderful views. The lake is dry, but the scenery is amazing. Very clean and the sites are spacious and well separated. I’d come back.

  • Cindy U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Lane Creek

    Small but great for hunting

    Lane Creek campground is in the Umatilla Forest off Hwy 244 (Between HWY 395 & I-84). Between milepost 10 & 12. It has 7 camp sites with vaulted toilet. No water or garabage, but have picnic table and fire ring, with level gravel site for trailers (can pitch a tent). One out of the 7 sites can hold a large RV of 35ft. Town of Ukiah is west about 8 miles and has a dump station for RV at a park in middle of town off HWY 244. Great Elk hunting area lots of forest road to drive around.

  • 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).

  • Jim B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 10, 2021

    Hurricane Creek Campground

    A lovely place

    We scheduled three nights here but after two nights of amazing lightning storms, we skipped the third night. Still, this is a beautiful place, very private, secluded, and shady. The fast-moving creek creates a soothing white noise that we found calming. The campsites are spaced quite far apart, some only large enough for a tent. No hookups, but there is a clean vault toilet. We planned to hit the nearby hiking trail, but when we got to the trailhead, the parking lot was completely packed. When we go there again, we will stay and relax at the campground.

  • John 'n Sara D.
    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.

  • allison W.
    Jul. 24, 2022

    Umapine

    Middle of Nowhere!

    I like remote campgrounds but man, this one felt especially far away from everything. If coming here, I would say you should allocate at least two days if not more to take advantage of everything nearby.

    Campground is in a ponderosa forest right in between two creeks, Squaw and Umapine, so anglers were happy and it’s easy to get a nice cool respite if the weather is oppressive.

    Picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets, but no hookups.

    This campground seems to be an increasingly significant favorite for ATVers (there are a bazillion trails around, you can see them on the maps downloadable for Pro Dyrt members) but it does not open until May, so leave your snowmobile at home.

    There are eight sites of varying sizes, but only one is a pull through.

  • Paul A.
    Apr. 18, 2016

    Umatilla National Forest Winom Creek Campground

    Primitive campground with a nice stream

    Nice flat campground developed for OHV and equestrian activities. 22 mi SE of Ukiah on FR 52. No drkg wtr, just vaulted toilets. Winding narrow road to the site. This was our first night over on our 3 month camping trip to the EAST coast after leaving Portland. This June 7th night we were the only campers at this site. We had driven the Blue Mountain byway from I-84 exit 147. Beautiful day of touring the countryside in Eastern Oregon. The campsite had fire rings and Picnic tables.

  • Erin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2022

    Spring Creek Campground

    Scouting out makes all the difference

    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, ATT 4g/1-2b (no booster)

    Dirt & grass

    Campground:

    Not for bigger rigs. 4 spots fairly close together, picnic tables, pit toilets.  Loop in is tight, and while we are only 34' long, we're 13.8 on truck and had to do some creative maneuvering to get ourselves back out. Cell signal here was almost non existent, and fairly dense tree cover if using solar.

    There was one spot on the left before getting to the Campground we could have fit into, but again, dense tree cover. Didn't check cell signal here.

    There is supposed to be more spots past the campground,  but we haven't taken the bikes out yet to explore. 

    Signboard:

    Easily found a spot, even on Labor Day weekend (Friday).  This area could handle 4 or 5 rigs. Cell signal better, but still bounced in/out a bit. We stayed here 2nts to get past the holiday weekend.  Picked up a lot of micro trash, spent shells, and broken bottles. This is also the area where a lot of a sxs park for Day Use. VERY dusty area.

    2nd Spot:

    WOW what a difference.  After we decided to hang out in the area for a bit longer, we knew we had to move off the main road as the dust was making our solar pout. As you come in, just before the signboard there is a road going up a hill to the right. It looks intimidating,  but can be done going slow in 4wd. We found 3 great spots up there without going back very far. 

    There are spots further back, as we saw people pulling trailers out, but we haven't explored them yet. We chose the 1st spot on the left for the full solar and gorgeous view of the meadow, tree line, and mountains in the distance. Cell signal comes in stronger on this ridge, but still a little fickle without a booster... note to self, get booster. Picked up medium sized and micro trash here, as well as bullet casings and broken bottles... and a special thanks to whomever left a bag of rotting frozen chicken wings...that was fun, but the view is worth it, and SO MUCH LESS dust.

    There is a spot across (right side of road) where we've had over nights pull in late, but they left by 9am and both were very quiet setting up. Other than them, and the people from further back pulling out after the weekend, we've been alone up here.

    There is a GORGEOUS spot further up on the right, but I couldn't get any signal.

    From all but the campground,  you will hear road noise. I84 is just beyond the trees. I pretend it's waves (don't judge), my husband uses ear plugs. We've both had no issues sleeping.  

    If we had only had the 1st 2nts experience I would say we would only be back as a last minute overnight, having discovered this other area, yep we'd be back no problem. 

    As with all boondocking,  scouting out is the key.


Guide to La Grande

Tent camping near La Grande, Oregon offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from well-reviewed campgrounds to unique dispersed camping areas, there's something for everyone.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

Local attractions to explore

  • Visit the picturesque Grande Ronde Lake, where you can camp at Grande Ronde Lake and enjoy fishing or paddling while watching local wildlife.
  • Discover the remote beauty of Umapine, nestled between two creeks, making it a great spot for anglers and nature lovers alike.
  • Experience the unique landscape at Thief Valley Reservoir Campground, where you can fish for rainbow trout and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding hills.

Tips for tent camping near La Grande

  • When camping at Boundary, be prepared for a secluded experience, as it’s a first-come, first-serve site with limited amenities.
  • If you're looking for a more developed site, consider Moss Springs Campground, which offers basic facilities and access to hiking trails.
  • For those venturing into dispersed camping, be mindful of the road conditions and potential for litter at sites like Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 - Dispersed, where you might encounter wildlife and other campers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near La Grande, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near La Grande, OR is Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 - Dispersed with a 3.9-star rating from 10 reviews.

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