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Northern Star Pallette Ranch

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· Wallowa Lake, Wallowa, Oregon
300 acres hosted by Michelle/Larry O.
6 RV/tent sites
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Built in the 1940's by the late actor Eugene Pallette as a hideaway from Hollywood and a Refuge from looming world disaster after World War 2. There once was a cannery, a power plant a sawmill and a 5,000 sq' concrete warehouse built to withstand anything and house years of provisions. Many buildings are still standing and utilized.  The past guest list included Cark Gable (Gone with The Wind) Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan and Errol Flynn and many more. Located on the shores of the Imnaha river we have 2 miles of accessible, private spots. There is a lot of wildlife here and there is no better place to "unwind" and regroup. Pitch your tent in total privacy along the shores of the River and then kick back and take in all the sights and sounds of Nature. Surrounded by canyons on all sides tucked away in a private Valley is 300+ acres of room to roam along the river.   We have firewood and frozen bottles of water for coolers available for an extra charge And have added 3 outhouses. Potable water, picnic tables, and outhouses on site. Pets are welcome. Camp fires are permitted outside of a fire ban. Our guests love staying here: "Camping at the ranch was pure enjoyment. We did not see or hear anything but the rushing river and the surrounding woods. The stars at night we’re amazing and there was plenty to explore on the property and nearby."Pitch your tent in total privacy along the shores of the River and then kick back and take in all the sights and sounds of Nature. Surrounded by canyons on all sides tucked away in a private Valley is 300+ acres of room to roam along the river.   We have firewood and frozen bottles of water for coolers available for an extra charge And have added 3 outhouses.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Canyon
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84 ratings · 73 reviews
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Jodi A.recommends
September 5, 2024
Serenity on the River
I loved the serene setting and we were close to the river for the kids to have fun and close enough to just listen to nature. Highly recommend this campsite to those who want to experience something different.
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Rhiannon A.recommends
September 1, 2024
Serenity on the River
Lovely Solitude.
It was a lovely place to camp over labor day weekend. I didn't see anyone else the entire time I was there. We did however, see lots of wildlife including grouse, turkeys, bald eagles, deer, and a bear. It was a wonderful time.
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Adam V.recommends
August 16, 2024
Serenity on the River
The ranch was amazing and exactly what we were looking for. The history of the ranch and area was super interesting to learn about and explore while we were there. The hosts were phenomenal and super helpful. We will definitely be booking again and recommending to friends passing through the area.
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Karla S.recommends
August 4, 2024
Serenity on the River
Peace and Beauty!!!
The campsite we were at was beautiful...so private! The river was clean and a delight to swim in. We had such a great time!!
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Susan M.recommends
July 28, 2024
Serenity on the River
Camping on the river
We loved our stay at Serenity on the river! A unique and private location, with some history. We enjoyed having lots of space and quiet all to ourselves. No crowds here. It was a hot weekend and we loved having the river access to cool off. We even caught a few fish. We met Larry our host and he was super friendly and helpful and we enjoyed visiting with him a bit. I highly recommend this spot for a peaceful camping adventure! We hope to return some day.
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Andrew C.recommends
July 22, 2024
Serenity on the River
The Palette Ranch is an amazing place to get away from the world for a bit! The land is beautiful, camping on the river is perfect, and Michelle and Larry are great hosts! We loved learning about the colorful history of the property and enjoying the tranquility of being in such a remote location. As an added bonus, when we experienced a medical emergency while camping, Michelle and Larry opened their home to us, made us food and coffee, and really displayed true kindness. It's worth the drive!
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Wallowa Lake, Wallowa, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Michelle/Larry O.

Joined in July 2017
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