Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Pondosa, OR
Nestled in the breathtaking Deschutes National Forest, Pondosa, OR offers a variety of camping options ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. For RV aficionados, Tumbleweed RV Park provides convenient amenities and stunning views of the surrounding pine forests, making it a perfect base for exploration. Adventurers seeking a traditional experience can pitch a tent at Rival Lake Campground, where they can enjoy serene waters and easy access to hiking trails that weave through the stunning Cascade Mountains. For those yearning for solitude and a true back-to-nature experience, dispersed camping is available along the many forest roads, allowing you to immerse yourself in the region’s rugged landscape and wildlife. The area's geography, characterized by vast mountain ranges, serene lakes, and expansive meadows, creates an idyllic backdrop for stargazing and wildlife watching. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the freedom of dispersed sites, Pondosa caters to every camping style, making it an exceptional outdoor escape in central Oregon.
Wallowa Lake Campground is part of Wallowa Lake State Park in Oregon (2 hrs 22 min southeast of Walla Walla, WA) with an elevation of 4,404 feet. There are a total of 212 campsites including 2 yurts. The campground is open all year. 120 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 86 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 108 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 12 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, boat ramp, swimming, marina, picnic table, fish cleaning station, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, ramada, flush toilets, pet area. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, disc golf.
Caretakers Cabin is located in the North Fork John Day Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest (2 hrs 52 min south of Walla Walla, WA) with an elevation of 4,957 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $80.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Congo Gulch Cabin is located in the North Fork John Day Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest (2 hrs 52 min south of Walla Walla, WA) with an elevation of 4,966 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $80.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Farewell Bend Campground is part of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area in Oregon (57 min northwest of Caldwell, ID) with an elevation of 2,109 feet. There are a total of 109 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of October. 87 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 90 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 86 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $56.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, restroom, amphitheater, firewood, ice, flush toilets, pet area. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Emigrant Springs Campground is part of Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area in Oregon (1 hr 6 min south of Walla Walla, WA) with an elevation of 3,875 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites including 8 cabins. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 95 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 16 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 1 site has electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $17.00 to $53.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, firewood, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Mann Creek Campground in Washington County is located 1 hr 12 min north of Caldwell, ID with an elevation of 2,889 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $10.00 to $15.00. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, floating sports.
Sunshine Guard Station is located in the Blue Mountain Ranger District, Malheur National Forest (3 hrs 31 min south of Walla Walla, WA) with an elevation of 3,796 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $60.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Wye Campground in Adams County is located 2 hrs 9 min north of Caldwell, ID with an elevation of 4,033 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 8 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include wifi, accessible, restroom. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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