Hat Rock State Park — Attraction in Hermiston

One of those truly magical places. It is still basically wild but has a ton of history and some serious variety of nature. There is recently a suspected arson fire that destroyed quite a bit of wilderness but it's already regenerating just like it should. I did the hike from the Lewis and Clark trailhead Up to hat rock. Along the way you'll see some weird old things I'm pretty sure it's remnants of a old train depot and the foundation ,a bread Baking oven ,a stove And many old rusted remnants of the past. As you walk along you'll see animal paths coinciding with human paths as well as the old railroad grade. Work your way up to hot rock and you'll see an amazing view from the top. One of the best sunrises and sunsets can be seen in this area. Please pick up after yourself not many people will and it becomes a problem if things get chucked over and over and over. Also pack it out if you can instead of overloading dumpsters and making your problem somebody else's problem. I know all of this sounds hippie but we just need to do our part. If you're a strong swimmer there's an enclosed Swim area but you also can venture beyond and go out to the small island not too far. Don't be safe and you might be sorry ,be safe and you'll do much better. There are 2 campsites that are free but you have to reserve them it seems to be fairly difficult to get ahold of the agency in charge. Also be aware that this is rattlesnake country and they come out at night, so protect yourself. They don't want to hurt you ,they're just looking for a warm place to sleep. There are wetlands and scrub brush trees rocks animals just about everything in ecosystem needs. Go experience it. This is...

Well I drove up and checked out the tent spots my sister and I found one we liked so we wondered up to the office and there store and office was closed so we read the sing witch said open from 4 to 7 PM so we waited and then went up about 630 to pay for are spot witch for a tent you wouldent excpect to pay no more then 10 dollars well it was 30 dollars but you got electricity and water well that would of been not so bad but the water dident work nor did the plug ins that where at are site you got laundry but you have to pay for it and the existing people that live on the park property tell you that you need to take your stuff out even though you tell them it's not dry yet and your small dogs arent allowed in the bathrooms you will be asked to remove them. The people that live on the park property dont keep nice and clean places alot bnb of them do but there is always those first...

Hat Rock State Park is a beautiful spot located in Hermiston, Oregon. The views are absolutely stunning, and the hiking trails are well-maintained and offer a great workout. The picnic areas are also very clean and well-kept.

The staff at Hat Rock State Park are friendly and helpful, and they go out of their way to make sure that visitors have a great experience. They offer a variety of different activities and events, and they are always willing to answer any questions that you might have.

I would highly recommend Hat Rock State Park to anyone looking for a great place to hike, picnic, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. The views are truly breathtaking, and the staff is friendly and helpful. This is a great spot for a family outing or a romantic...