


Serenity on the River
Pitch your tent in total privacy along the shores of the River and then kick back and take in all the sights and sounds of Nature. Surrounded by canyons on all sides tucked away in a private Valley is 300+ acres of room to roam along the river. We have firewood and frozen bottles of water for coolers available for an extra charge And have added 3 outhouses.
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Boating
Nearby Lakes... but canoe or kayak on the River
Fishing
River fishing or Lakes nearby
Off-roading (OHV)
Quads can be ridden on our Forest Service rd that passes through the property
Snow sports
Snowmobiling in Winter and Snow park nearby. Ski area in Joseph..
Wildlife watching
Many.. Deer, Elk, Turkey and the occasional bear, Skunk, Raccoon
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Serenity on the River in Oregon.
River, stream, or creek
We have two miles of accessible River
Swimming hole
Short drive and hike in is the "Blue Hole"
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40 Reviews
Camping at the ranch was pure enjoyment. We did not see or hear anything but the rushing river and the surrounding woods. The stars at night we’re amazing and there was plenty to explore on the property and nearby.



This place is so special. A beautiful river to dunk in, trails to explore, delightful Larry and Michelle give you space but are so helpful as well, clean outhouses, wild turkeys, and deer! We wanted to stay forever!
(Pro tip- DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS)
Pallette Ranch is a beautiful location and hosts are warm & welcoming. We greatly enjoyed our very private camp spot right on the river.
What a beautiful spot, extremely private and well-located directly on the Imnaha River, which was still high enough to sit/wade in to cool off at mid-July.
We didn’t see a single other person on site unless we wanted to. There’s potable water and gallon jugs frozen for you to replenish your supply available at the ranch house, and you can pay for a shower if you like.
Sites were clean and had a picnic table, River access and a pit outhouse, and everything was amazing. It’s about 40 mins to Halfway and about an hour or more to Joseph to resupply, so plan ahead in terms of food and ice if you’re gonna be there awhile (we were four women and stayed a week).
If you’re into spicy local color type history, Larry will tell you lots of stories about the history of the ranch.
We are 100% coming back, thanks for a perfectly great week of nature immersion!
Beautiful, secluded location. Camping next to the river was so peaceful. Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. A place with a lot of fascinating history. Close to great spots to view Hell’s Canyon
We absolutely loved this spot. Aptly named! Middle of nowhere, which was just what we were looking for. And so many amazing outdoor possibilities nearby. It would be nice to have a water tank/spigot near the camp, but we brought a 5-gallon container and that got us through (plus a few liters of river water purified with a Steripen). Would love to come back here.
- Property
- Northern Star Pallette Ranch
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- $55/night
- 6 Sites