Umatilla Forks Campground
Campground · Washington · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 8
- Bookable sites
Overview
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!
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River for fishing and hiking in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness.
Facilities
Fire rings, picnic tables, one patable water site and three vault toilets.
Natural Features
Situated between the South Fork and the North Fork of the Umatilla River with a fantastic view the lower North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and Graves Butte.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 522-6276 for general information.Nearby Attractions
North Fork Umatilla WIlderness, North and South Fork Umatilla Rivers.
The facts
- 8 bookable sites
- Loops: 1, 2
Site types
- 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, shade, pets allowed.
8 campsites at Umatilla Forks Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 2 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 2 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 2 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 2 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
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 Forest Service Road 32 at the forest boundary) for approximately 14 miles to the campground entrance on your right.
From Walla Walla, Washington: Take Highway 11 to Adams, Oregon and turn left at McGregor on Mann Road. Travel 5 miles and turn left onto Cayuse Road. Travel Cayuse Road for 1.25 miles and turn left onto Bingham Road/County Road 900, cross the railroad tracks, and follow Bingham Road/County Road 900 (NOTE: this road becomes Forest Service Road 32 at the forest boundary) for approximately 9.5 miles to the campground entrance on your right.
Fees and stay limits
An overnight camping fee of $10.00 will be charged. An additional $5 "per extra vehicle" fee will be charged for each vehicle exceeding the maximum two vehicle per site allowance.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Umatilla Forks Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Umatilla Forks Campground?
- Yes, Umatilla Forks Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Umatilla Forks Campground have?
- 8 sites.
Contact
- Phone (509) 522-6290
- Email Andrew.Steele@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-27.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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