Umatilla Forks Campground
Umatilla National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Walla Walla , OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated between the South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River, this campground offers many more activities than just camping. Fishing (catch and release) and hiking in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness are popular from early spring to late fall. With campsites nestled within a riparian area among an ample mix of conifers and deciduous trees and heavy vegetation that provides great privacy, you will think you are camping in the wilderness itself!
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Situated between the South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River with eight tent sites nestled in a riparian area providing excellent privacy. Popular for fishing (catch and release) and hiking in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness with a 4.6/5 Google rating from 24 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Moose and Gray Wolf present in area. Northern Rubber Boa and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake also verified within 8km.
Insider tips for Umatilla Forks Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand. Campground split into two sections by a marsh; vault toilet for sites 1-4 may be out of service — consider sites 5-8. Trailers not permitted and tight corners make access difficult — tent camping only.
Skip Umatilla Forks Campground if: You have a trailer or RV — no hookups and trailer access restricted.. You need hookups — no hookups available at any sites.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Umatilla Forks Campground: May-October — Official operating season. Early spring to late fall recommended for fishing and hiking activities..
Nearby campgrounds: Jubilee Lake Campground (Or) (Walla Walla, OR), Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse (WALLA WALLA, OR), Fry Meadows Guard Station (WALLA WALLA, OR), Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake (Walla Walla, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Umatilla Forks Campground
Cell signal at Umatilla Forks Campground (Walla Walla , OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Situated between the South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River, this campground offers many more activities than just camping. Fishing (catch and release) and hiking in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness are popular from early spring to late fall. With campsites nestled within a riparian area among an ample mix of conifers and deciduous trees and heavy vegetation that provides great privacy, you will think you are camping in the wilderness itself!
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand.
Campground split into two sections by a marsh; vault toilet for sites 1-4 may be out of service
consider sites 5-8.
Trailers not permitted and tight corners make access difficult
tent camping only.
Official operating season. Early spring to late fall recommended for fishing and hiking activities.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pendleton, Oregon: Drive east for 7 miles on Interstate 84 and take Exit 216. Go left (north) for 2 miles to the blinking 4-way stoplight. Take a right onto Mission Road and continue onto Cayuse Road/County Road 931/Emigrant Road. After 1.7 miles turn left onto Cayuse Road (follow Bar M Ranch signs). Travel about 16 miles to where it meets Bingham Road. Turn right onto Bingham Road/County Road 900, cross the railroad tracks, and follow Bingham Road/County Road 900 (NOTE: this road becomes F
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umatilla National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Umatilla National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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