Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Quick Facts
3,802 ftPrice
$19/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
56 campsites
Season
October 15 through A...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
3,802 ftPrice
$19/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
56 campsites
Season
October 15 through A...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
Satisfactory
Based on 143 reviews
86 Google reviews
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"The campground receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights its cleanliness, friendly staff, and scenic environment, while negative comments focus on noise from the nearby interstate and closely packed campsites."
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Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
65586 OLD OREGON TRAIL RD., MEACHAM, Oregon, 97859, United States
Best Time to Camp at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Experience the dramatic dance of Oregon's seasons at Emigrant Springs, where winter transforms the landscape into a crystalline wonderland of snow and frost, with temperatures that demand warm sleeping bags and crackling campfires. As summer arrives, the elevation provides a refreshing escape from the heat that grips nearby Pendleton and LaGrande, offering cool mountain breezes that whisper through the pines and create perfect conditions for hiking and outdoor exploration.
Peak season (mid‑May to mid‑Oct) praised for beauty and facility availability.
Shoulder season reviews positive; scenic forest likely attractive in fall.
Shoulder season; park often closed until mid‑May and conditions can be variable.
Park mostly closed Oct 15–Apr 30, but cabins and select sites open; snow camping praised.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: Mid-May to Mid-October sees availability of community building and other facilities. Shoulder season occurs between October and April.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: October 15 through April 30, most of the park is closed except for cabins and select campsites (B21, B23, B25).
- Current Alerts: Water at campsites and cabins is turned off in winter, and reliance is on restroom and shower building for water.
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