Top Tent Camping near Umatilla, OR

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Best Tent Sites Near Umatilla, OR (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sand Station Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sand Station Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Sand Station Recreation Area

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    Sand Station Recreation Area

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    Lake Wallula, Oregon

    Camping is now 'group camping' only, and requires a permit

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Trash
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      Camper-submitted photo from West Park (OR)
      Camper-submitted photo from West Park (OR)
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      West Park (OR)

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      Umatilla, Oregon

      Overview

      West Park is located within McNary Dam Wildlife Area just downstream of McNary Dam in Eastern Oregon on the Mid-Columbia River.

      Recreation

      The park provides two softball fields and a playset for the children to enjoy the park. There is also close access to the McNary Dam Wildlife Areas and its trail system.

      Facilities

      West Park offers two reservable picnic shelters. West Park #1 Steelhead Shelter has eight picnic tables and two fire grills and West Park #2 Coho Shelter has 10 picnic tables and two fire grills. Both shelters also offer electricity.

      Natural Features

      The park is located within the McNary Dam Wildlife Area. Day users enjoy the beautiful park with its mature shade trees.

      Nearby Attractions

      The Pacific Salmon Visitor Center, Oregon Fish Viewing Room and the McNary Dam Wildlife Area with its beautiful natural trails are all in close proximity to West Park.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Picnic Table

      $70 / night

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Umatilla

        186 Reviews of 5 Umatilla Campgrounds


        • Camper-submitted photo from Pendleton KOA
          September 5, 2024

          Pendleton KOA

          Great view, very clean!

          A little more money for the view, patio, grill and fireplace, but well worth it! Not too hot even at 95! Cool nights and plenty of sky.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Roosevelt Park
          August 27, 2024

          Roosevelt Park

          Not quite as nice as previous reviews

          This is a nice little park, it’s a little misleading when you pull in as there is an Indian reservation next to it that looks like a bunch of homeless camps, so be careful where you park your rig. Also if you’re tent camping, I found out from the camp host that you may want to check with him before you set up a tent as there are automatic sprinklers that come on certain days

        • Camper-submitted photo from Umatilla Marina and RV ParkPublic
          August 16, 2024

          Umatilla Marina and RV ParkPublic

          Passing through

          Called last minute and was able to get a water and electric only site which is all we needed. The park is well maintained and it's all gravel. However the sites are all flat and easy to pull into. For just over $40 dollars for the night. I have no complaints. The staff was friendly when I called. It took me a couple times to get a live person. But it's a small office and I'm sure they were busy. I would stay here again. Looks like a great place for boating and fishing with a nice sized parking lot and slips for rent.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Ringold Springs Camping
          August 6, 2024

          Ringold Springs Camping

          If you are just looking for a place to put your tent

          The sign says you need to register, couldn't find anywhere to register. Sign on board says closed for camping, it was a Covid-era sign. Requires a discover pass, but otherwise, free. Didn't see any park employees. I camped on a Friday evening and was the only one there camping except for an RV boondocking in a different section. Has a boat ramp and a spot you can fish from. No campfires.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Threemile Canyon Park
          August 3, 2024

          Threemile Canyon Park

          Great for a nite stay!

          Good parking area for us, not many here or could get a little tight depending on how people park. It does not have shade so a little warm in August! Be self contained 😀

        • Camper-submitted photo from Port of Arlington RV Park & Marina
          July 19, 2024

          Port of Arlington RV Park & Marina

          Good place for a stop over night...

          The price for FHU was very reasonable. Access to the wifi was great. The views were interesting. Once you get past the big industrial plant, the sunset in the river was nice.

          4 trains rolled by in the middle of the night. They blew their horns every time.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Pendleton KOA
          July 17, 2024

          Pendleton KOA

          Clean and friendly

          Andy at the front desk was very helpful checking me in. She and her associate assisted with me finding the best spot with some shade and facing the mountains. Yes, there are a lot of units here. And, it’s still a great spot for camping. They are all 50 amp and include a converter, if you don’t have 50amp. Leveled and spacious for vehicles.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Red Mountain RV park
          July 4, 2024

          Red Mountain RV park

          More trailer park than RV park

          Pros: it was very close to family that moved in nearby. Our site was level and the grass was green. Hookups were good and arranged well. Cons: the park is almost entirely long-term tenants, and many of the rigs were quite old and had lots of “accessories “outside them. Also, there was one functional bathroom and one functional shower for the entire park. Fortunately, our family was close by so we use their bathroom and shower when needed. It seems like the park is trying to improve, but it has a way to go before I would recommend staying there.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Fishhook Park
          July 3, 2024

          Fishhook Park

          Tent campers

          Played games and found a little spot down to the water we enjoyed. Store close by to grab sodas for our burgers that night. Clean campground and bathrooms. Very friendly hosts!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Charbonneau Park
          July 3, 2024

          Charbonneau Park

          Returning tent campers

          Great accessibility to water, very clean and pretty campground, nice playground and friendly hosts! We enjoy it here very much!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Threemile Canyon Park
          June 26, 2024

          Threemile Canyon Park

          Threemile Canyon

          This is more like a large parking lot for day tourists with a few spots right by river side. There are no designated camping spots. There is one vault toilet which is clean. There are mostly fisherman or boaters staying here. No shade. For a overnight stay fine but I would not stay longer.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Pendleton KOA
          April 27, 2024

          Pendleton KOA

          Top of the hill

          Facilities are clean.. more showers than toilets.. each space has grass and a pad to park on.. no gravel roads..beautiful views of the valleyso

        • Camper-submitted photo from Threemile Canyon Park
          April 22, 2024

          Threemile Canyon Park

          Nice place to rest and enjoy the Columbia River

          Stayed two nights and loved it. Lots of boaters using the boat ramp and parking area. Lots of disbursed camping areas and short walking paths. Lots of birds also.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Threemile Canyon Park
          April 1, 2024

          Threemile Canyon Park

          Location has all you need.

          Would be five stars but train is very loud. Still, has all you could ever need. Boardman is nearby and there is a laundromat, a food truck court that’s open for breakfast, water fill station, bathrooms at campsite, and ample gas stations/other resources. Plus, you can wake up right on the water for free!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
          January 14, 2024

          Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

          Easy stop

          I've driven by for years and recently had the opportunity to stop in between a couple of long travel days.  Site was level and surrounded by beautiful trees.  We had a nice walk through the campground.  It was not crowded, being a weekday in October.

          I was amazed at the freeway noise.  Very loud.  Didn't really have trouble sleeping, but certainly not quitly peaceful, unfortunately.

          Great heritage site!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Fishhook Park
          November 9, 2023

          Fishhook Park

          Remote CoE Campground on Lake Sacajawea

          General: 41 RV sites with water and electric plus 11 tent sites in a grassy common area.

          Site Quality: Reasonable separation between the sites. The back-in sites are wide enough to comfortably fit a TT, 5th wheel or RV and your toad or other vehicle side-by-side. The pull-through sites are very large. All sites have gravel camper pads and most appeared very level or had a level area. Our site, along with several others, had a nice view of Lake Sacajawea. 

          Bath/Shower house: Clean even if a little dated. Didn’t use the shower so cannot comment on that except that the hooks are located outside of the shower stalls so even though there is a swinging door to the shower area, privacy is compromised a bit by this design. 

          Activities: Unless you have a boat (there is a boat launch and dock), not too much to do here except relax. There is a small swimming area but no beach to speak of (grassy and pebbly area). There is a playground and horseshoe pits but no hiking trails that I could see. 

          To get to this campground, you drive past many miles of apple orchards and then suddenly, you see the lake and campground. There are quite a few trees for shade. Surprisingly good cell (Verizon) given the remoteness of the campground. Be aware there are train tracks nearby and you will hear an occasional loud train. It was very quiet on the Wednesday before Labor Day, but we were told it would be completely full on the weekend.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Wildhorse Resort Casino RV Park & Tipi Villiage
          September 23, 2023

          Wildhorse Resort Casino RV Park & Tipi Villiage

          Easy Park

          As a traveling family we enjoyed this park. 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. Not close to stores for any extras. Casino is nice.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Port of Arlington RV Park & Marina
          September 19, 2023

          Port of Arlington RV Park & Marina

          Quick, easy, and cheap

          I was too tired to carry on and found this spot. It’s right on the river…and just below the interstate…and the railroad tracks are super-close, but the $10 charge for dry-camping was perfect! There are a few picnic tables and watching the river was great!

          There is a dump, a boat dock, super-clean bathrooms and outdoor showers.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hood Park
          August 9, 2023

          Hood Park

          A Pleasant Site

          Be sure to stop at the entrance cabin, even if it appears empty. Our site, #9, was maybe 100 Rey from the Columbia. It. Was, however, roughly half way between the restrooms and the showers which were both about 100 yards away. We were very tired the first night and the noises from the industrial traffic on the river did not prevent us from sleeping. Not so the second night. You can also her the semi’s crossing the bridge . Mosquitoes were present but our device kept them away.



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