Best RV Parks & Resorts near Umatilla National Forest
Several RV parks encircle the Umatilla National Forest, offering full hookup services for travelers in northeastern Oregon. Grande Hot Springs RV Resort features 90-foot pull-through sites with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections on gravel pads with grassy areas between sites. A recent reviewer noted that "the RV sites are all 90-foot pull through, which, for this first time RV-er was clutch!" La Grande Rendezvous RV Park provides 98 sites with both 50-amp and 30-amp service options in a park-like setting close to Interstate 84. Wildhorse Resort Casino RV Park near Pendleton accommodates big rigs with full hookups, while Wallowa Lake State Park Campground, operating year-round, provides electric, water, and sewer connections for motorhomes and travel trailers.
Seasonal considerations impact RV park availability throughout the region. Many campgrounds in higher elevations close during winter months, though parks like Hu-Na-Ha RV Park in Elgin remain open year-round. Cell service varies considerably across the forest periphery, with stronger signals near larger towns like La Grande and Pendleton. Most RV parks feature sanitary dump stations, though one visitor reported, "For some reason the app says there's RV dumps here when there isn't any" regarding Hilgard Junction. Pet policies generally allow leashed dogs in designated areas, though off-leash options are limited. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends when parks frequently reach capacity. Some parks offer propane sales on-site, while others require travelers to visit nearby communities for refills.
