Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Boggan's Oasis is in the SE corner of Washington state, right on the breathtaking Grande Ronde River. Visitors can arrive by driving to the bottom of Rattlesnake Grade (WA-129), or the bottom of Buford Grade (OR-3). These two curvacious roads are extremely popular rides for motorcyclists and bicyclists nationally. Visitors may also arrive by water (rafts, driftboats, jetboats, kayaks, etc) coming downriver from Oregon, or upriver from the Snake River (WA/ID). Many other unpaved roads will lead guests to our canyon, which creates great opportunities for off-road vehicle adventures!
The Grande Ronde River, which drains much of northeast Oregon's Union and Wallowa counties, is fed by snowpack in the Elkhorn Mountains. The Wallowa River, a major tributary to the Grande Ronde, headwaters in the Wallowa Mountains, mostly within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Twenty-two miles from Boggan's Oasis, the Grande Ronde River flows into the mighty Snake River. The river is surrounded by steep, rugged canyon walls that rise 3000 to 4000 feet above the river level. Dense conifer forests blend into grassy slopes set off by scattered conifer "stringers." Called "The Land of Winding Waters" by Native Americans, the river is home to rainbow trout, dolly varden, whitefish, squawfish, suckers, bass, and steelhead. Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, bear, bald eagles, and a variety of smaller animals and birds can be seen daily. And yes, there are rattlesnakes!
Fishing, hunting, hiking, all kinds of boating/floating, offroad vehicle riding, and animal/bird watching are beyond expectations in this area. Seasonally, guests can also successfully gather a variety of mushrooms and berries while on one of the many nearby hiking trails. Many of these short walks also lead to incredible, far-reaching views of the Blue Mountains, Wenaha wildlife sanctuary, Hells Canyon, and the tri-state area. In the hotter summer months, the swimming hole below the Boggan's Bridge is a popular way to cool off.
Boggan's Oasis also offers fishing trips, float trips, shuttles, and a FULL restaurant! Check our website for more info.
Cabins 2 and 3 = 1-star rating
Cabin 4 = 4-star rating
We stayed in Cabins 2, 3, and 4. When we checked in, we were told there were no keys for the door to Cabin 3 and we should not leave any valuables in there. When we said that doesn't work, they gave us the last key to that cabin. The door locks on 2 and 3 are old and need replacing. The cabins have a microwave, but only small plastic cups are provided. There is no way to heat water unless you bring your own mug, etc. The mattresses in 2 and 3 should be replaced and the sheets were clean, but the blankets were stained. The bedding in 4 and 5 was better and cabins 4 and 5 are in better shape.
There is no way to prepare your own food at these cabins, but that is obvious from the booking page, so that is not included in my review.
Great little Place - very isolated - beautiful canyon - good fishing - hiking - and bird hunting
Very clean restaurant - great burgers, fries, and shakes
Friendly host! Good spot. Affordable. I’m coming back for sure. :)
Location
Anatone, Asotin, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation First Nations according to