Campgrounds Near Pendleton, Oregon

[Bill_and_Toodie]

Planning on taking in the Pendleton Round-Up in Sept 2019. Not thrilled with the RV Parks in town as both the KOA and Casino seem to be basically parking lots. Other campgrounds in the area are 18-20 miles from town which may be a big inconvenience during the Round-Up days. Anyone know of any other options? We are willing to dry camp to get a better "camping" experience. Thanx!

[kknowlton]

Another vote for Boardman, despite the distance. Advance reservations a must, especially if there is a major event going on (which would include the Roundup, I think.)

[TUCQUALA]

Umatilla, Irrigon, Boardman have nice marina/parks, but not that close to Pendleton. There is a nice COE campground at Plymouth, WA. Again not very close to P. And there is another small COE site at Sand Station on the Columbia River east of Umatilla/Hermiston. Also on Hwy 730 is Hat Rock CG, a Good Sam park. Same thing, a ways from P. And probably not much available in P during the roundup such as Walmart, etc. OR State Park SE of P, Emigrant Springs SP. A bit closer, but a freeway drive up and down the pass each time you want to go to roundup!!

[donn0128]

There really is nothing in or around Pendelton. You might broaden your search out to Umatilla and McNary dam area. Its been a while, but I seem to remember a couple of parks out on the Snake and Columbia rivers.

[rr2254545]

Boardman Marina Park RV Campground is 45 miles west of Pendelton - this is park is one of the best campgrounds we have ever stayed at - my highest recommendation - I paid $40 for a huge full hookup site last June -not sure of current rates - its a government owned park right on the Columbia river -