Camping & Cabins

The Umatilla National Forest offers almost 40 campgrounds and 13 cabin rentals to meet a variety of overnight experiences.  Amenities vary from site to site providing opportunities from back-country "roughing it" to hot showers and a comfy bed. 

Campsites at Bull Prairie Lake, Jubilee Lake, North Fork John Day, Olive Lake, Target Meadows, Woodland, and Woodward Campgrounds are available to reserve on recreation.gov.

Camping Rules and Regulations: 

• Campers are not permitted to stay on the forest for more than 14 days within any 30-day period as per Forest Order 06-14-00-23-06.
• Occupancy limits will be posted on campground bulletin board. The following occupancy and use regulations will be enforced:
  • Single-occupancy site: Maximum of eight people, two tents (and/or camping trailers) and two vehicles.
  • Multiple-occupancy site: Varies by campground and campsite. Please contact the Ranger District Office for occupancy limits at multiple-occupancy sites.
• Firewood for campfires on National Forest lands is free. A woodcutting permit is not necessary when collecting wood for a campfire. However, if the wood is being gathered for home use or if you plan to transport leftover firewood home, you will need to purchase a woodcutting permit.
• Dispersed Camping:
  • You may camp outside of developed campgrounds in most areas on the Umatilla National Forest, up to 300 feet from an open road, at no charge. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking.