90% (105) • 29 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Athena
The High Road Cabins N camping
1. The High Road Cabins N camping
94%
(115)
28mi from Athena · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Private land in the forest with a
(in the winter from December until the end of April, you have to walk, ski, snowshoe, snowmobile the last 1.5 miles from the snowpark)
Log cabin (built about a century ago) and 2 camp spots. No general public access. Get to know each other again, or take a "soul reset" vacation to find yourself again or walk to the pond and catch dinner. Everyone who comes here, takes a deep breath and says how beautiful it is and how lucky we are. We agree and we would like you to come enjoy it as well. Take your trash with you. The trash bins are for the cabins only. Campers please follow "leave no trace" and take it all with you.
*******(in the winter from December until the end of April, you have to walk, ski, snowshoe, snowmobile the last 1.5 miles from the snowpark)*********
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$29
/ night
Beds At Bobsled
2. Beds At Bobsled
12mi from Athena · 1 site
Located 28 miles east of Pendleton the base of the Blue Mountains and the nearby Umatilla River this site offers a you peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of town.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$100
/ night
Mill Creek Farm/Park
3. Mill Creek Farm/Park
85%
(17)
17mi from Athena · 1 site · Tent, RV
Seclusion awaits you on this 40-acre property nestled in a park-like setting on an active farm with sheep and cows. As you explore, you'll often spot turkeys and deer freely roaming the land.
Choose your camping spot tucked away in a treed meadow, where the soothing sound of Mill Creek flows directly behind you, offering over a half-mile of river access for fishing or recreation. Just off old HWY 12, affectionately dubbed the wine highway, numerous wineries dot the landscape, with town just minutes away.
This property offers the best of both worlds: the tranquility of camping in the trees and the convenience of nearby amenities.
Pets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Umatilla National Forest
4. Umatilla National Forest
72%
(9)
National forest 19mi from Athena · 394 sites
Rivers, canyons, striking peaks and abundant wildlife welcome you to an expansive Northwest forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
5. Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
100%
(2)
State park 19mi from Athena · 24 sites
Live like a pioneer at this mountaintop retreat in eastern Oregon.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Balloon Tree
6. Balloon Tree
28mi from Athena · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Balloon Tree– Private, Gated Escape in Oregon’s Blue Mountains
Looking for peace, privacy, and a true connection with nature? Balloon Tree is a gated, 40-acre off-grid retreat just 7 miles from Elgin, Oregon, tucked deep in the quiet, scenic Blue Mountains.
The campground offers four spacious, private campsites, each surrounded by towering timber, abundant wildlife, and endless outdoor adventure. At the center of camp is a large fire ring (for use when permitted), perfect for cooking, storytelling, and stargazing beneath some of the clearest skies in Oregon—no light pollution, just stars and silence.
There’s plenty to do right on the land:
• Miles of nearby trails for ATVs, snowmobiles, and hiking
• A rustic disc golf course winding through the woods
• Several scenic viewpoints for sunrise, sunset, or quiet reflection
• A dedicated area to unload and park machines
In season, foragers will find wild huckleberries, morel mushrooms, strawberries, and raspberries. Wildlife is abundant—elk and deer sightings are common—and the property borders public timberland, making it an ideal base for fall hunting trips.
Access is easy via a well-maintained gravel road, typically 2WD-friendly. The campground is remote, peaceful, and completely off-grid—perfect for group getaways, solo retreats, or anyone needing a break from screens and schedules.
A dump station and potable water are conveniently available in Elgin.
⸻
Please Note:
• 🔥 Strict fire ban from July 1st - Sept 31st.
• 📵 Limited cell service: Most guests can make calls, but plan ahead
• 🐾 Wildlife safety: Do not feed animals; store food securely
• 🌲 Leave no trace: Please do not cut down or damage trees and pack it in, pack it out.
🌦️ It can be dry and dusty in the summer and cold and wet in the winter. Be prepared.
✅ A liability waiver for each guest must be signed and returned prior to arrival.
⸻
Unplug. Ride. Explore. Reset.
Balloon Tree is your basecamp for wild beauty, fresh mountain air, and deep connection to the outdoors.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$25
/ night
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
7. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
99%
(34)
National forest 79mi from Athena · 637 sites
Trek up massive peaks or descend into cavernous canyons on Oregon’s largest national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hilgard Junction State Park
8. Hilgard Junction State Park
State park 35mi from Athena · 17 sites
Beneath the towering ponderosa pine and cottonwood of Northeastern Oregon sits this little slice of heaven. The Grande Ronde River flows through the park, so grab an inner tube and float on down--without getting tangled in the overhanging weeping willows. Or grab your fishing pole and see if you can reel in some dinner. Try to spot beaver, mink, deer, and a bustle of birds on the river bank.
History buffs, rejoice: at the nearby Blue Mountain Crossing Interpretive Park you can actually see the ruts made by wagons rolling through the Oregon Trail in this area. Ideally situated right off of Interstate 84, the park serves as a great homebase for exploring the miles of scenic roads that wind through the region. And forget noisy crowds; with only 18 primitive campsites, this is the perfect place to hide away for the weekend.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
Red Bridge State Wayside
9. Red Bridge State Wayside
State park 37mi from Athena · 20 sites
Inhale the fresh pine scent from the ponderosas' yellow bark full of sweet-smelling sap.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
90% (105) • 29 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Athena
The High Road Cabins N camping
1. The High Road Cabins N camping
94%
(115)
28mi from Athena · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Private land in the forest with a
(in the winter from December until the end of April, you have to walk, ski, snowshoe, snowmobile the last 1.5 miles from the snowpark)
Log cabin (built about a century ago) and 2 camp spots. No general public access. Get to know each other again, or take a "soul reset" vacation to find yourself again or walk to the pond and catch dinner. Everyone who comes here, takes a deep breath and says how beautiful it is and how lucky we are. We agree and we would like you to come enjoy it as well. Take your trash with you. The trash bins are for the cabins only. Campers please follow "leave no trace" and take it all with you.
*******(in the winter from December until the end of April, you have to walk, ski, snowshoe, snowmobile the last 1.5 miles from the snowpark)*********
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$29
/ night
Beds At Bobsled
2. Beds At Bobsled
12mi from Athena · 1 site
Located 28 miles east of Pendleton the base of the Blue Mountains and the nearby Umatilla River this site offers a you peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of town.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$100
/ night
Mill Creek Farm/Park
3. Mill Creek Farm/Park
85%
(17)
17mi from Athena · 1 site · Tent, RV
Seclusion awaits you on this 40-acre property nestled in a park-like setting on an active farm with sheep and cows. As you explore, you'll often spot turkeys and deer freely roaming the land.
Choose your camping spot tucked away in a treed meadow, where the soothing sound of Mill Creek flows directly behind you, offering over a half-mile of river access for fishing or recreation. Just off old HWY 12, affectionately dubbed the wine highway, numerous wineries dot the landscape, with town just minutes away.
This property offers the best of both worlds: the tranquility of camping in the trees and the convenience of nearby amenities.
Pets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Umatilla National Forest
4. Umatilla National Forest
72%
(9)
National forest 19mi from Athena · 394 sites
Rivers, canyons, striking peaks and abundant wildlife welcome you to an expansive Northwest forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
5. Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
100%
(2)
State park 19mi from Athena · 24 sites
Live like a pioneer at this mountaintop retreat in eastern Oregon.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Balloon Tree
6. Balloon Tree
28mi from Athena · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Balloon Tree– Private, Gated Escape in Oregon’s Blue Mountains
Looking for peace, privacy, and a true connection with nature? Balloon Tree is a gated, 40-acre off-grid retreat just 7 miles from Elgin, Oregon, tucked deep in the quiet, scenic Blue Mountains.
The campground offers four spacious, private campsites, each surrounded by towering timber, abundant wildlife, and endless outdoor adventure. At the center of camp is a large fire ring (for use when permitted), perfect for cooking, storytelling, and stargazing beneath some of the clearest skies in Oregon—no light pollution, just stars and silence.
There’s plenty to do right on the land:
• Miles of nearby trails for ATVs, snowmobiles, and hiking
• A rustic disc golf course winding through the woods
• Several scenic viewpoints for sunrise, sunset, or quiet reflection
• A dedicated area to unload and park machines
In season, foragers will find wild huckleberries, morel mushrooms, strawberries, and raspberries. Wildlife is abundant—elk and deer sightings are common—and the property borders public timberland, making it an ideal base for fall hunting trips.
Access is easy via a well-maintained gravel road, typically 2WD-friendly. The campground is remote, peaceful, and completely off-grid—perfect for group getaways, solo retreats, or anyone needing a break from screens and schedules.
A dump station and potable water are conveniently available in Elgin.
⸻
Please Note:
• 🔥 Strict fire ban from July 1st - Sept 31st.
• 📵 Limited cell service: Most guests can make calls, but plan ahead
• 🐾 Wildlife safety: Do not feed animals; store food securely
• 🌲 Leave no trace: Please do not cut down or damage trees and pack it in, pack it out.
🌦️ It can be dry and dusty in the summer and cold and wet in the winter. Be prepared.
✅ A liability waiver for each guest must be signed and returned prior to arrival.
⸻
Unplug. Ride. Explore. Reset.
Balloon Tree is your basecamp for wild beauty, fresh mountain air, and deep connection to the outdoors.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$25
/ night
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
7. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
99%
(34)
National forest 79mi from Athena · 637 sites
Trek up massive peaks or descend into cavernous canyons on Oregon’s largest national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hilgard Junction State Park
8. Hilgard Junction State Park
State park 35mi from Athena · 17 sites
Beneath the towering ponderosa pine and cottonwood of Northeastern Oregon sits this little slice of heaven. The Grande Ronde River flows through the park, so grab an inner tube and float on down--without getting tangled in the overhanging weeping willows. Or grab your fishing pole and see if you can reel in some dinner. Try to spot beaver, mink, deer, and a bustle of birds on the river bank.
History buffs, rejoice: at the nearby Blue Mountain Crossing Interpretive Park you can actually see the ruts made by wagons rolling through the Oregon Trail in this area. Ideally situated right off of Interstate 84, the park serves as a great homebase for exploring the miles of scenic roads that wind through the region. And forget noisy crowds; with only 18 primitive campsites, this is the perfect place to hide away for the weekend.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
Red Bridge State Wayside
9. Red Bridge State Wayside
State park 37mi from Athena · 20 sites
Inhale the fresh pine scent from the ponderosas' yellow bark full of sweet-smelling sap.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Shelsie
November 2025
Tent
With pets
The directions and communication were wonderful. The spot was pretty. I had a nice time.
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Shawn
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Exactly as described. Plenty of room, but even more privacy. Easy to find, park, and enjoy.
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Raymond
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Group trip
View of the forest was very pretty. The sound of elk in the evening and morning was very peaceful. Lower site was closer to the cabins than what I was hoping for but still felt somewhat private. Never used the pit toilet but looked at it and it was one of the nicest ive ever seen. Cell phone coverage was disappointing but only because I was hoping there was none (wife enjoyed the service), Tmobile 5G 3-4 bars.
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Taylor
September 2025
Tent
We loved this campsite! We backed our truck with the pop up tent toward the trees and woke up to beautiful pine trees and complete silence. We’ll definitely be back if we find ourselves driving through again.
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Bruce
September 2025
20 ft Class C
With pets
This is the secluded and private spot that I look for in Hipcamp. Three or so miles down dirt road and no view of others. Be cautious on directions. Apple Maps took me to a 5 mile dead end. Mark will set you on course. Enjoy the privacy.
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Cecilia
September 2025
16 ft car
I’ve loved to camp in High Roads Cabin. The camping spot was very comfortable, clean bathroom and I loved the fact that it was literally surrounded by the forest.
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Lindsay
August 2025
19 ft campervan
Really nice spot for van camping for the night while passing through. Very clear directions and responsive hosts. Only wish I could have stayed longer. Thank you!!
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Mary
August 2025
20 ft Class B
With pets
Private and quiet this is a wonderful place to enjoy the pine forest and the night sky. Off leash pups had a great time checking things out. The directions were accurate. The turn into the property is marked with a wood frame as stated. The road into the property is posted with no trespassing signs until you reach the gate. A nice variety of leveling supports are available if you need them and the pit toilet is “one to write home about”: clean, comfortable, and inside a well constructed building. Solar lights are strategically placed to help you find your way at night. Thanks for a lovely stay!
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Chris
August 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Great wooded site and lighted path to toilet! Great directions and host information!
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Polly
August 2025
16 ft car
Beautiful property! Not to far off the interstate but feels like a world away. I loved the chipmunks.
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Emily
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful and remote, loved the eclectic materials used for the cabins! Our host sent excellent instructions, and was very responsive. There were several thoughtful accommodations around the site. Would absolutely visit again!
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Angelo
July 2025
12 ft travel trailer
Great spot. Just what we wanted. Thank you Mark for a nice visit.
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Jessie May
July 2025
19 ft campervan
It was a lovely and calm place to park for a night. And very safe. My only feedback for the hosts would be to clear a path to the water. My legs got pretty scratched up getting down there, but it was absolutely worth it to sit by the lovely creek for a bit in the morning.
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Courtney
July 2025
Tent
With pets
The host and quiet were awesome. It was a nice stay
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Kent
July 2025
18 ft campervan
Group trip
Nice rural farm camp. Lots of nettles, but no high grass in the meadow when I was there. The real treat of this spot is the creek, perfect to hang out in on a hot day, I didn’t want to leave. Didn’t see anyone else. Irrigation pipes mentioned in other reviews are on the right side of the meadow when you enter through the tree gap. The left side was fully clear. Park next to the trees for shade.
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Margarett
June 2025
10 ft travel trailer
Great spot! Mark was a very responsive host. Great views and I woke up to a small group of cow elk and calves. I was a female traveling alone and felt very safe even with no other campers reviews regarding leveling were accurate. There is a circle driveway so you can back into the site from either direction leaving you options on how to set up your site. Some shade and fire pit were provided.
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Lacy
June 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location.
Close to rivers and hiking spots. Relatively quiet although it was Memorial Day weekend so I'm not sure if that contributed to sirens every niight, other than that, it was peaceful.
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Elizabeth
May 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved this quiet farm spot. The kids (6 yo, 4 yo, and 20 months) enjoyed playing in the field, seeing all kinds of farm animals and wildlife, and splashing in the creek.
This is a great place to bring your well behaved dog. Our dog loved being off leash, laying in the grass, and observing the wildlife and farm animals. Please note there are lots of animals to observe, so I wouldn’t recommend if your dog is prone to chase animals and barks a lot.
The wild life we observed included quail, black billed magpie, wild turkey, a bunny, and of course, the farm animals: sheep, goat, and cows.
My only recommendation would be to have the grass cut a bit shorter for the kids, but we managed without a problem.
Highly recommend for children to explore, play, and learn; and, well behaved off leash dogs.
Thank you for opening your farm land to our family.
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