Great car camping spot outside of Union (outside of La Grande) Oregon. Easy hiking trails and creekside activities for kids with a more strenuous hilltop loop for trail runners or day hikers with several nice vistas. More quiet than you would expect considering its proximity to OR 203. If you visit during summer, bring yellowjacket traps, screen room, etc (not kidding!). Will visit...
   Read moreWe just went for a day picnic and it was really nice. There aren't a ton of easy access spots for the river but nice fields and good scenery. The camping is not great as it is right on the road and was pretty crowded. In early July the river was moving pretty fast so not great fishing and a fair amount of mosquitos so bring...
   Read moreThis is a beautiful, if out of the way state park about 20 miles from Union Oregon.
It’s small but has great hiking trails above it and the river flows through the park.
Autumn is the best time to visit, but beware summer and late spring; this place has some of the worst rattlesnake problems depending...
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