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Umatilla Forks Campground

Umatilla National Forest · Oregon · Recreation.gov

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8 sites · $10–$15/night

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Looking down South Fork Umatilla River from campsite #7 at Umatilla Forks CampgroundLooking down South Fork Umatilla River from campsite #7 at Umatilla Forks CampgroundNorth Fork Umatilla River from campsite #2 at Umatilla Forks CampgroundLooking up South Fork Umatilla River from campsite #7 at Umatilla Forks Campground

About

Situated between the South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River, this campground offers many more activities than just camping. Fishing (catch and release) and hiking in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness are popular from early spring to late fall. With campsites nestled within a riparian area among an ample mix of conifers and deciduous trees and heavy vegetation that provides great privacy, you will think you are camping in the wilderness itself!

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.  If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. North Fork Umatilla WIlderness, North and South Fork Umatilla Rivers. South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River for fishing and hiking in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 522-6276 for general information.Fire rings, picnic tables, one patable water site and three vault toilets.  Situated between the South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River with a fantastic view the lower North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and Graves Butte.

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