Thirteen miles south of Pomeroy, this US Forest Service campground sits near Pataha Creek within the Umatilla National Forest. The facility provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs, along with drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables at each site. Recent visitors note the grounds stay well-maintained with mowed grass between sites and some large trees offering shade.
Access requires navigating a rough driveway that can be difficult to locate, particularly at night. One camper reported finding a fence blocking the entrance, though this may have been temporary. Full hookup sites cost $35 per night as of 2023. For additional options, campers can explore campgrounds near Pomeroy or check nearby Forest Boundary Campground just over two miles west.
Description
Pataha campground offers opportunities for hunting and fishing as well as other activities. Fish weirs have been installed to aid the passage of fish through a culvert in Pataha Creek. Keep in mind that this creek is stocked with fish every spring.
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Location
Public CampgroundPataha Campground is located in Washington
Directions
<p><strong>From Pomeroy, Washington (35 minutes):</strong>Starting at Main Street, take 15th Street headed south. After 0.2 miles, continue onto Washington Highway 128 (or County Road Pomeroy-Peola) and continue to stay on Highway 128 for 13.2 miles. Continue straight onto Forest Service Road 42 (Iron Springs Road) for 2.5 miles. Iron Springs Road turns slightly right and becomes Ruchert Road, continue for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Pataha Spur Road and you will arrive at Pataha Campground in 1.2 miles.</p><p>Also, located on Forest Service Road 4016020.</p>
Coordinates
46.29173011 N
117.51447467 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Lewiston, ID
- 2 hrs from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 32 min from Kennewick, WA
- 2 hrs 42 min from Spokane, WA







