| Description: In the lofty reaches of the Blue Mountains, it`s easy to imagine the exhileration of travelers on the Oregon Trail, at arriving in such a lovely & hospitable camping place, so close to the final destination. Horse & foot trails wind out of the park through old-growth forest, allowing you a chance to range into the Umatilla National Forest & glimpse the local wildlife. Interpretive displays offer a perspective on the history of the Oregon Trail. A nature trail offers a quick & easy way to explore the native flora.
18 full hookup, 33 tent sites, seven cabins, six horse camp sites. Other facilities include a community building, a full-size basketball court & an ampitheater where rangers hold evening programs during the summer. Excellent snow-tubing in the winter.
Location: From Pendleton, go 26 miles southeast on I-84 to exit #234.
Season: March - November.
Fee: for camping, see notes.
Available: Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking Horseback Riding Camping Winter Sports RV Sites
Exhibits Campgnd, Primitive Electric Hookup
Interpretive Programs Drinking Water Dump Station
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms.
Notes: Maximum site length is 60 feet. Higher rates are applicable May one to September 30.
Full-hookup: $13 - $17
Tent: $11 - $13
Horse camp: $11 - $13 + $1.50/animal
Cabin: $20-35
Extra vehicle: $7 |
Campground: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area in Salem Oregon *