Watch bucking broncos, off-road on forest trails, and dive into lakes when camping near Pendleton.
Home to one of the largest rodeos in the world, the small town of Pendleton offers rowdy Western fun and historic camping. Motorhome and tent campers can find full hookups, laundry facilities, and free wifi at the local campground. Or rent a century-old wagon for a night featuring views of the Blue Mountains. Umatilla National Forest awaits one hour south with more than 20 campgrounds. Tents and RVs can stay near Bull Prairie Lake, where amenities like drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and boat ramps are available. For more shelter, rent a two-story cabin with propane heat and multiple beds. Then, explore over 100 miles of OHV trails, or head to Olive Lake for a swim. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, just under two hours away, offers 2.4 million acres of land and more campsites for tents and RVs. Find amenities like full hookups, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Campers can also get cozy in a historic guard station transformed into a cabin with electricity and full bathrooms.