The best campgrounds near La Grande, Oregon with swimming

Looking for a camping experience near La Grande, Oregon, with swimming as your main activity? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 234 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to cool off and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you prefer camping near a lake, river, or swimming hole, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $15 per night, you can enjoy a budget-friendly adventure. Check out top campsites like Northern Star Pallette Ranch (48 reviews), and Haystack Ranch (37 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. Plus, popular amenities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly options, and showers are available for your convenience. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near La Grande, Oregon, with swimming as your main activity? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 234 options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot to cool off and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you prefer camping near a lake, river, or swimming hole, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $15 per night, you can enjoy a budget-friendly adventure. Check out top campsites like Northern Star Pallette Ranch (48 reviews), and Haystack Ranch (37 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. Plus, popular amenities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly options, and showers are available for your convenience. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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1. Glamp at the Evans Farm

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41mi from La Grande · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Joseph, OR

The Evans Farm is a Century Farm which has been in our family for three generations (with the fourth generation children enjoying it now). It was a self sufficient family farm for many years with Jersey Dairy cattle, Suffolk Sheep, pigs, quality horses, both Draft and Riding, and a flock of chickens. A large garden supplied family vegetables. A love for the land and the area were all part of the Farm. Located two miles from Joseph, three miles from Wallowa Lake, and close to hiking, fishing, camping, and outdoor adventures, the Farm is secluded but offers easy access to the surrounding area.

2. Horse Feathers Pony Ranch

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40mi from La Grande · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Pendleton, OR

Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the extra horse pasture on this beautiful small horse ranch in Pendleton, Oregon. Kids and well behaved dogs that are UTD on vaccines are welcome. Please plan to keep your dog on a leash at the ranch as we have vulnerable critters wandering around and pick up after them. We have a couple of outdoor kennels available if you want to leave them while you go exploring in town. Campsites have access to a portable toilet, spigot and hose and cowboy shower (seasonal). Kids (and adults) can help feed the horses and chickens and meet Minerva the Minnie Pig! Pony lessons, lessons in making stone tools and tule ducks are available for an extra fee with prior arrangements. Relax and watch the wildlife. Animals you may see, hear, and smell during your visit include: raptors hunting over the grasslands; numerous swallows and songbirds; deer and elk; porcupines and skunks; and coyotes and owls nighttime serenade. Fishing, swimming and paddling in the McKay reservoir less than a mile away. Visit downtown Pendleton, home to the Round Up! The longest continuously running rodeo in the US! We have lots to do with a bustling downtown, visit the Round Up Hall of Fame, Pendleton Underground tours, the Children’s Museum, the Pendleton Art Center and lots of great restaurants. We have 2 tent sites that are accessible by foot you will have to pack your gear to the sites.If you want to car camp or have a van you will need to camp in our driveway space. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate tow campers the driveway is too tight. Please plan your initial check in before 9 pm as both Tom and I have to be up very early for work in the mornings. Travelers with horses are welcome. We have extra pens available with prior arrangements and for an extra fee. We have a special area for horses and horse trailers.

3. Fluit Farms

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47mi from La Grande · 10 sites · RVs · Joseph, OR

We have a 3 acre corner parcel of our 100+acre farm that we are offering for campers! We use natural and organic practices on our farm. You will be located in the country about 5 miles from Joseph, next to a trickling stream in the valley surrounded by farms and ranches. Pets are welcome, including horses. Check out our new Farm Stand within sight of your camp! Featuring seasonal goodies. Activities on our road; McCully trailhead for finding Morels, hiking, or horseback riding and Kinney Lake fishing. Nearby attractions would be lots of hunting, Wallowa Lake, go carts and Tramway, paddle boarding, boating, rodeos events, rail rider cars, concerts, parades, car shows and more!

4. Lemmie Camp

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39mi from La Grande · 1 site · Tent, RV · Enterprise, OR

15 Acre farm with views of the Wallowa Mountains, and the Seven Devils in Idaho. Only 2 miles from town, but secluded and quiet surrounded by bare land and hillsides. Easy access to all of the town amenities, with an out-of-town feel. Leave the busy sounds of traffic and tourism and enjoy your quiet serene space. Chance to see a variety of wildlife passing through. You are minutes from local restaurants, 13 miles from Wallowa Lake State Park & all that the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has to offer- trailheads for hiking, the lake for swimming or boating, and a bike or walking trail. Just outside of town you can head to the Minam River, or Snake River for fishing and recreation. 15 miles from the Zumwalt Prairie Nature Preserve where you can observe nature and agriculture.

Public campgrounds near La Grande

Hilgard Junction Campground

7.5mi from La Grande · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hilgard Junction State Park

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Bird Track Springs Campground

11mi from La Grande · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Spring Creek Campground

11mi from La Grande · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Spool Cart Campground

17mi from La Grande · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Moss Springs Campground

20mi from La Grande · 8 sites · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Welch Creek Campground and Trailhead

24mi from La Grande · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Umatilla National Forest

Grande Ronde Lake Campground

25mi from La Grande · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Mud Lake Campground

26mi from La Grande · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

North Fork Catherine Creek Campground

26mi from La Grande · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Frog Heaven Forest Camp

26mi from La Grande · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Anthony Lake Campground

26mi from La Grande · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Anthony Lake Tent Campground

26mi from La Grande · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Stories from the community

Howl propane fire pit backdropped by the silhouette of the Wallowas.

Teri

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Fluit Farms

This site is great for boon-docking on solar power, while enjoying great views of the Wallowa Mountains and surrounding farm/ranch land in relative privacy. Graveled Tucker Down Road runs on the west side of the sites, separated by a small creek, deciduous trees, and wild shrubs & flowers. The road gets a fair amount of ranch and farm traffic, but the trees do knock down most of the dust. While the site is flat, be ready for ann uneven surface with lots of tall grass, clover, & thistles. We were happy to be able to light our Howl propane fire pit for an evening under the stars. The site location is convenient with a short 5 minute drive to Joseph and just a 15 minute drive to Wallowa Lake & the Tramway. I can understand comments about the $75 per night being steep since there are no hookups but for us it was worth it.

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Shelly

September 2025

2 nights at Glamp at the Evans Farm

What a wonderful place Grady Sr. and Kathleen have created on their beautiful farm. The Glamping tent was perfect for exploring the Joseph area. The nights were quiet and the bed was the most comfortable we've ever slept in. The outdoor shower was the perfect way to relax after a day on the trails. Very private and sitting on the front deck watching the sunsets over the mountains will be memorable. We will surely be back when in Joseph. Thanx Grady Sr and Kathleen. So great meeting you both. Shelly and Shelley

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Steve

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Glamp at the Evans Farm

The tent was very clean and full of amenities / nice surprises. The view is beautiful

Overview of camp with its new “upgrades”

Now has a rustic privacy fence on the sides that face the owner residence.

Includes a fire pit

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April

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Lemmie Camp

The view was amazing. Even though the residence was nearby, it was down the hill from where we were and so our spot felt private. Was such a great location for exploring Enterprise, Joseph, and Wallowa Lake. We had a wonderful time!

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Jennifer

July 2025

34 ft fifth wheel

With pets

2 nights at Lemmie Camp

Our host was incredibly responsive and accommodating—quick to answer any questions and made sure we had everything we needed. The site was peaceful and remote, giving us that off-the-grid feeling, yet still conveniently close to nearby activities. Super quiet at night, perfect for stargazing and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!

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Sarah

July 2025

16 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lemmie Camp

Very quiet, stellar views of the mountains, and coyotes yipping.

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Michelle

July 2025

23 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lemmie Camp

This site has a great view, is quiet, and just far enough from town that you get the best of both worlds. We were able to use our camper, and kids were able to set up their tents.

Jaime

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glamp at the Evans Farm

We loved our stay in the glamping tent at Evan’s Farm! Kathy and Grady were so welcoming and helped us find our way even in the dark! We woke up to the most stunning view of the farm with the mountains behind and ponies there to greet us! We got an insider tip from Grady on an amazing hike, went paddle boarding at Wallowa Lake and ended the night with a fire and s’mores at the farm! Kathy and Grady have thought of and provided everything to make it the easiest glamping trip and the bed lived up to the hype! We were so cozy and comfortable. Thank you for hosting us and we can’t wait to come back and stay longer!

Jim

April 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Horse Feathers Pony Ranch

Elizabeth's place was exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed for a one night stop-over on our way out I-84. Very convenient to the highway and Elizabeth allowed us a potable freshwater tank fill.

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Michele

March 2025

32 ft Class B

With pets

2 nights at Lemmie Camp

Gorgeous view, peaceful site only minutes from town.