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Pendleton KOA accommodates pets with designated walking areas and clean facilities, positioned atop a hill with views of the Blue Mountains. The campground includes full hookups for RVs, tent sites, and maintains grassy areas at each space. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the property, though some reviewers note the pet park has a strong odor on hot days. Sites are relatively close together, providing limited privacy for dog owners, but the central location offers convenient access to Pendleton's amenities.
Wildhorse Resort and Casino RV Park provides pet-friendly accommodations with spacious lawn areas around the perimeter sites. Dogs must remain leashed in common areas, with easy access to walking trails near the adjacent golf course. The campground offers full hookups, clean showers, and a shuttle service to the casino complex. Temperatures in summer can reach 95°F, requiring pet owners to monitor their animals for heat stress. Sites along the western edge near green spaces offer quieter environments for nervous pets, while the eastern sites experience more road noise from nearby highways. The RV park's location approximately 10 minutes from Pendleton provides access to veterinary services if needed.
"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."
from $22 - $92 / night
Check Availability"It's not far off the highway which makes it great for a quick stop. Bathrooms and showers are clean, staff is friendly and helpful. The pool is nice. There's not a lot of privacy."
"A pleasant facility that is easy to drive and maneuver with a tow behind trailer. Sites were fairly level with lawn and a picnic table. Property is well maintained."
"People tend to not leash their dog which is a problem for my dog. Full hookups, check in is 3pm out is 11am."
"Easy and simple access to all hookups. Mostly quiet (except for simi trucks parking for the night on the road near park running their equipment all night.) Staff was professional and kind."
from $20 - $80 / night
Check Availability"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”."
"Arrived around 5pm on a Saturday in October and 3 spots were available - the others filled up after me. Quiet and beautiful while being close to the highway."
"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."
from $80 / night
"Only bummer for me (having dogs) is that there aren't any trails."
"I swooped on one next to the river. The campground was beautiful and sites were good distances from each other. There are bathrooms and areas to top off your water."
"Pet friendly, family friendly."
"Pets cannot be off leash. The pool is mor of a big hot tub, not for actual swimming"
"There is a trail if you head North that winds up and puts you on the Oregon trail, I biked it on my ebike, it is pretty strenuous and bumpy."
"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."
from $10 / night
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GuideThis site was right next to Fort Walla Walla, with a park and dog park. Not much else here but weird animal statues and long-term RVers. Lots of hookups for RV and trailers. No tent or car camping. The bathrooms were still closed June 2021, need to use your own hookups.
ScoutThe views are incredible. Ohv park so lots of riders. I enjoyed the sounds of people enjoying themselves. Others may not. Pets are allowed. Lots of trails! There's some trash.
ScoutFirst of all, the staff is very nice and respectful. The campground is very clean. The bathrooms have showers and are well kept. They provide wifi, water, sewer and power at the sites. It's a bit pricey for being as basic as it is but when you look around at other campgrounds in the area and nationally the price is right in line. Next to Umatilla park so that's a bonus. Marina is just down the hill. Pet friendly. I would stay again.
TravelerI wish we had more time at this spot. Beautiful scenery. Small but very clean pool. The campgrounds are very well taken care of. Pet friendly, family friendly.
ScoutWe have been here for month and honestly that 29 days to long. This place is okay for one night but if you want piece and quiet, this place is not it. The spots are so close together that you can hear others conversations. Every other day we were woke up from the park staff talking beside my RV running sprinklers, doing lawn care, or something. Don't leave anything on their picnic table or they will knock on your door at 9:30 am and they will keep knocking til you answer. Sure there's wifi but good luck using it. Pet park really stinks. Yes dogs use it but they don't treat it so on a sunny day it's strong stinch of piss. Almost Unbearable. Staff in the office are sweet but maintenance guy is an asshole. But the veins are beautiful.
LegendOur GPS took us right to the campground (CG) plus there was plenty of Blue Valley RV Park signage to guide the way into a small industrial area and the adjacent golf course. Check-in was quick and we proceeded to back-in site 8 with FHUs. The utilities are towards the back of the pad, so I had to use two sewer hoses to get from the main black tank on our Brinklely G model. The sites on this side of the CG are nicely landscaped with a decent amount of room. After reviewing all the rules on line, we were a little concerned but the management was not overbearing and there are four main rules as displayed when you check in 1) 5 mph speed limit, 2) don’t park in the road) 3) pick up after your pet, and 4) pets on a leash. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. We got 4 bars on Verizon. There were no mature trees in our area, so we did not have a problem getting a clear shot north for our Starlink. We logged into the Wifi and it was above average, but the CG was not full. The CG is near a small but nice industrial area near the police station and humane society. Go to Walla Walla’s main street area where there are far more wine tasting rooms than you can do in a day. Grab pizza from the Sweet Basil Pizzeria. This CG was a good choice to visit the area.
TravelerThey have an amazing brand new reception, very nice people. These are the cleanest restrooms I’ve ever seen, and we camp a lot! Wifi is okay. Only giving 4 stars because they could add some kids recreation. Other than that, 10/10. Pets cannot be off leash. The pool is mor of a big hot tub, not for actual swimming
TravelerThis park is a little pricey but it is in a great location near the Hot Lake Springs in La Grande Oregon. The sites are somewhat level, off between 1 and 3 inches so you have to watch how you park if you have an RV that can’t accommodate anything over 2 inches off level. There is a lot of grass, trees, birds, a couple of ponds, and it is very quiet. There is a super friendly and sweet cat who supervises all check-ins. The reservation process was easy, late check-in was easy, and they were flexible on check-out time. All hook-ups were conveniently located and worked correctly. They have seasonal hot spring soaking tubs which we did not get to use, but they were very clean and looked great. If we stayed more than one night we definitely would have enjoyed a soak!
GuideWe stayed at Grande Hot Springs RV Resort in June and September 2021. We really enjoyed our stay at this park. We stayed in site 2 which was a large pull-thru site for our fifth wheel. Sites are long, flat, and level with 50 amp, water and sewer hookups. We enjoyed the great walking paths around the perimeter of the park to walk our dogs. The pool and hot tub are heated geothermally and are warm, soothing, and oh, so relaxing. We can’t say enough about the professional staff, who were warm, friendly, and helpful. We even had some packages delivered here, which was a big bonus for us. We a lot of other friendly campers here. The WiFi is top-notch. This is our favorite Oregon campground and we highly recommend a stay here. For videos on the campground, visit YouTube: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.
Eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains provide diverse terrain for pet friendly camping near Pilot Rock, Oregon. The region experiences distinct seasonal variations with summer temperatures reaching 95°F during day and cooling significantly at night. Most campgrounds open April through October, with off-season availability limited to dispersed sites.
Riverside relaxation: At Hilgard Junction State Park Campground, the Grande Ronde River offers swimming and water play. "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," notes Brandon K.
Cultural exploration: Visit the historic buildings at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area to learn about Oregon Trail history. "The interpretive center was very educational," writes Kelly N. The park rangers organize educational programs throughout summer: "They had informed classes about animals in the forest. The Jr rangers program for the children was wonderful and hands on," shares Jenny M.
Hot springs soaking: Mineral pools at Grande Hot Springs RV Resort provide therapeutic relaxation after hiking. "There are natural hot spring soaking pools at the campground. One pool is warm and the other is hot. I was grateful for the health benefits of the mineral soak," writes ursala K. They even offer extended evening access: "The two hot spring fed soaking pools were open for 'twilight soak' until 11 PM which was a great touch after a long day on the road," adds Paul B.
Mountain views: Many campgrounds provide scenic vistas of the Blue Mountains. "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," says Beth M. about Grande Hot Springs Resort.
Forest shade: Spring Creek Campground offers heavily wooded sites for summer heat relief. "Surrounded by fir and pine, pleasant breeze, and cool, shaded sites. Picnic tables, fire rings, and 1 pit toilet (clean)," reports Kevin C. The small size creates an intimate camping experience: "Four campsites, plenty of space between sites for more privacy," adds Brandon C.
Wildlife viewing: Wallowa-Whitman NF 21 - Dispersed provides opportunities for animal sightings. "I saw Lots of elk and turkeys(?) and a rattlesnake," reports mel B. The surrounding forest habitat supports diverse species populations year-round, with spring offering the best viewing opportunities.
Highway noise: Several campgrounds experience traffic sounds. At Emigrant Springs, "The road noise is extreme; very loud. If you can get past that the place is really sweet," notes sparkleblaster S. Similarly, Hilgard Junction sits near I-84: "Even though the freeway is about 60 yards away and up the hill the traffic noise was muted," Steven G. explains.
Site spacing: Proximity to neighboring campers varies significantly between locations. Some areas like Pendleton KOA have limited privacy: "The spots are so close together that you can hear others conversations," reports Tara M. In contrast, dispersed camping on forest service land offers more seclusion.
Weather considerations: Summer temperatures can fluctuate dramatically. Spring Creek campers note: "Cool quiet place. It's plowed in the winter. There wasn't much snow here on January 5-6th, 2025." During summer, expect temperatures reaching mid-90s during day with cooler evenings, especially at higher elevations.
Kid-friendly programs: Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor offers structured outdoor activities. "Park managers were friendly and knowledgeable about the area's rich heritage. It's centrally located to many great adventures, and really easy to find," writes Leslie C. from Emigrant Springs, which offers similar programming.
Swimming access: Creek and river access provides natural water play areas. "The river is very close and the Umatilla National Forest is a just a short drive up the river," explains Lindsey W. about Hilgard Junction. These waterways run cooler than expected, offering refreshing relief during hot afternoons.
Safety awareness: Wildlife interactions require preparation. Several campgrounds post bear and cougar warning signs, especially in the Blue Mountains region. At Spring Creek, "I checked cell signal here" is important information from Erin H., as reception varies widely throughout the area, affecting emergency communication capability.
Hookup availability: Electricity and water connections differ significantly between campgrounds. At Grande Hot Springs RV Resort, "Full hookups at all sites, mostly 30 amp service but many sites have 50 amp also," reports David M. The Wildhorse sites feature complete facilities: "The site was level, power checked out good and sewer and water were also provided."
Road conditions: Access roads to several campgrounds require caution. For Spring Creek Campground, "It's a rough road about 1.2 miles, that's bumpy and has lots of pot holes," warns Jacob D. Similarly, Grande Hot Springs visitors note: "If 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."
Seasonal considerations: RV parks maintain different operating schedules. While commercial facilities like Wildhorse and Pendleton KOA remain open year-round, many forest service and state park campgrounds close from mid-October through mid-April. During shoulder seasons, water systems may be winterized, limiting amenities.
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