How much does camping cost at Umatilla Forks Campground?

Camping fees at Umatilla Forks Campground range from $10-$15/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Fees are typically paid at the campground entrance.

Is Umatilla Forks Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Umatilla Forks Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Can I see photos of campsites at Umatilla Forks Campground before I book?

Yes! Umatilla Forks Campground has 4 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

What is the best time to visit Umatilla Forks Campground?

Umatilla Forks Campground is open March 01 to October 31. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Umatilla Forks Campground?

Umatilla Forks Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Umatilla Forks Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Umatilla Forks Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Umatilla Forks Campground?

Umatilla Forks Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Umatilla Forks Campground

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$10 - $15/night

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Price

$10 - $15/night

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

Book Online Official Website

Get Directions

Umatilla Forks Campground

$10.00 - $15.00 / night

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Double site: $15.00; Standard: $10.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

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Pendleton (referenced in directions: drive east 7 miles on I-84 to Exit 216)

Walla Walla (route described via Highway 11 to Adams).

Driving directionsFrom Pendleton, Oregon: Drive east for 7 miles on Interstate 84 and take Exit 216. Go left (north) for 2 miles to the blinking 4-way stoplight. Take a right onto Mission Road and continue onto Cayuse Road/County Road 931/Emigrant Road. After 1.7 miles turn left onto Cayuse Road (follow Bar M Ranch signs). Travel about 16 miles to where it meets Bingham Road. Turn right onto Bingham Road/County Road 900, cross the railroad tracks, and follow Bingham Road/County Road 900 (this road becomes Forest Service Road 32 at the forest boundary) for approximately 14 miles to the campground entrance on your right. From Walla Walla, Washington: Take Highway 11 to Adams, Oregon and turn left at McGregor on Mann Road. Travel 5 miles and turn left onto Cayuse Road. Travel Cayuse Road for 1.25 miles and turn left onto Bingham Road/County Road 900, cross the railroad tracks, and follow Bingham Road/County Road 900 (this road becomes Forest Service Road 32 at the forest boundary) for approximately 9.5 miles to the campground entrance on your right.

Weather at Umatilla Forks Campground

Best Time to Camp at Umatilla Forks Campground

Best season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather, vivid canyon color, and lighter crowds — daytime highs are commonly in the mid-50s to mid-70s°F with cool nights dropping into the 30s–40s°F. Anglers find excellent late-season fishing as fish concentrate in lower, clear pools and hiking is at its peak with crisp air and colorful hardwoods framing the river confluence. Trail and campsite use typically decreases after Labor Day, so you get quieter access to nearby North Fork Umatilla trail Peak months: September, October, June, May Avoid: November, December, January, February

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

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"Best season: fall" — comfortable temps, vivid canyon color, lighter crowds.

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Peak Season: March 01 to October 31. Book 2-3 months ahead.

About Umatilla Forks Campground

Umatilla Forks Campground sits where the South Fork and North Fork of the Umatilla River converge in northeastern Oregon, near the threshold of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. Dense riparian growth. A mix of conifers and deciduous trees. Creates naturally screened sites. It's first-come, first-served, with payment via Recreation.gov's Scan and Pay feature at your site.

Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are set within a riparian area between the South Fork and North Fork Umatilla Rivers, offering a wilderness-like setting. Specific site types (tent, RV, primitive, group, cabin, glamping) are not stated in the source material.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather, vivid canyon color, and lighter crowds — daytime highs are commonly in the mid-50s to mid-70s°F with cool nights dropping into the 30s–40s°F. Anglers find excellent late-season fishing as fish concentrate in lower, clear pools and hiking is at its peak with crisp air and colorful hardwoods framing the river confluence. Trail and campsite use typically decreases after Labor Day, so you get quieter access to nearby North Fork Umatilla trail Peak months: September, October, June, May Avoid: November, December, January, February

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a riparian corridor at the meeting point of two mountain rivers, with Graves Butte rising above the surrounding Blue Mountain terrain. Heavy vegetation. Conifers mixed with hardwoods. Lines the confluence, creating a lush transition zone between the rivers and the wilderness beyond. The forest is thick enough to isolate each site visually, and the sound of moving water is constant. In fall, the deciduous trees turn vivid colors against the evergreen backdrop, framing the clear pools below.

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Campsite facilities include fire rings, picnic tables, one potable water site, and three vault toilets. Sites are within a riparian area with heavy vegetation providing privacy.

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Umatilla Forks Campground

$10.00 - $15.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Double site: $15.00; Standard: $10.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

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Fall fishing and wilderness hiking are the draw here. The rivers run clear after Labor Day, crowds thin out, and the hardwoods turn against the evergreens. Catch-and-release on both forks, direct trail access into the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, and naturally screened sites f

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No reservations means a wasted drive if sites are taken on busy weekends. Cell service is spotty, so download Recreation.gov before you leave. Also worth knowing: a portion of past visitors who didn't fit the local cultural mainstream reported feeling unwelcome here, which may fa

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