Hilgard Junction State Park
Oregon State Park
Write a Review Hilgard Hwy. La Grande, OR 97850 541-983-2277 800-551-6949 Official WebsiteGPS: 45.3415, -118.2332
Overview of Hilgard Junction State Park
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by gonepackin on 9/28/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet
Reported by WheelingIt on 6/20/2015
Number of Sites 18
Pad Type asphalt
Open Seasonally April-Oct.
Elevation 2,985 ft / 909 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Hilgard Junction State Park 22 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great stop over, especially for the price ”
Reviewed 7/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stopped over for a night on our way home, great location to get some sleep and not even unhook the truck. We arrived around 4:30p on a Monday and there were only about 5-6 other campers (18 sites total). Found one of the longer sites at the far end, which was nice because we really didn’t have neighbors. Site16 was just long enoug... more
Stopped over for a night on our way home, great location to get some sleep and not even unhook the truck.
We arrived around 4:30p on a Monday and there were only about 5-6 other campers (18 sites total). Found one of the longer sites at the far end, which was nice because we really didn’t have neighbors. Site16 was just long enough for us to back into and not have to unhook (our trailer is 30’ end to end and the pickup is a crew cab long box). Spot was next to the water and the place was quiet. We ran out generate for a bit to get the AC going but then it cooled down overnight so we didn’t miss it when quiet hours kicked in. There is some road noise but overnight it was fairly quiet. Also had decent cell service with AT&T.
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M&A Patrick would stay here again
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“Well kept, good overnight ”
Reviewed 7/17/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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Well kept by a gracious host, Kent. Pulled in around 2:30 on a Friday. A lot of open sites of various sizes. We were the largest TT at 32’ overall. A large Class A, a large Class C and two 5Ts took most of the larger spots but there was still plenty of room for smaller trailers, vans and tents! They filled quickly. Most sites are asp... more
Well kept by a gracious host, Kent.
Pulled in around 2:30 on a Friday. A lot of open sites of various sizes. We were the largest TT at 32’ overall. A large Class A, a large Class C and two 5Ts took most of the larger spots but there was still plenty of room for smaller trailers, vans and tents! They filled quickly. Most sites are asphalt that has settled but only needed slight leveling. Shared water faucets throughout, there is about 1 per every 3 sites. Didn’t use the toilets, can’t comment on their condition. Quiet campground, moderate road noise from I-84. Quieter at night. Trees provide shade, in site 15, we had morning sun and evening shade! Nice breeze from the river kept us cool. River was directly behind us, good views! Oregon Trail Interpretative Center was interesting and informative. Verizon coverage was sketchy, bouncing from LTE to 3G depending where I stood! No booster, so that may help? Would stay again.
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Maywest would stay here again
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“Water faucets near campsites, Some Freeway Noise”
Reviewed 5/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 36' |
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We have a 36’ motorhome and toad and just fit into one of the sites. Since there are no hookups at the site you can pull in or back in. We chose to back in which gave nice views of the river from our living room windows. The highway is above and is fairly noisy during the day but calmed at night. Toilets, water connections are located ... more
We have a 36’ motorhome and toad and just fit into one of the sites. Since there are no hookups at the site you can pull in or back in. We chose to back in which gave nice views of the river from our living room windows. The highway is above and is fairly noisy during the day but calmed at night. Toilets, water connections are located every couple of sites, dog bags, picnic tables, horseshoe pits (across the road in the Day Use area) are all available. If entering off of I-84, turn into the left side of the State Park. That is where the paved sites are located.
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USA Trek & Travel would stay here again
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“Good”
Reviewed 5/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Class A) |
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We stayed one night on the way back home, just 2 days after the campground opened for the season (4/24). Not a soul in sight, no host and no other campers. Fine by us, it is a nice place, right on the river. Easy on and off I-84 at the junction with OR Hwy 244. Primitive camping in that there are no hookups, but otherwise clean wel... more
We stayed one night on the way back home, just 2 days after the campground opened for the season (4/24). Not a soul in sight, no host and no other campers. Fine by us, it is a nice place, right on the river. Easy on and off I-84 at the junction with OR Hwy 244. Primitive camping in that there are no hookups, but otherwise clean well spaced asphalt sites with lots of trees and grass. A bit of road noise from the highway, but the rain on the roof pretty much drowned it out overnight. In the am we followed I-84 northwest through the mountains, and within about 2 miles (and maybe a few hundred feet of elevation gain) were in the snow. Road was of course fine, but new snow along the road from the storm overnight.
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“Great spot at a great price”
Reviewed 11/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Class C) |
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We stopped here as our first stop into Oregon at the end of September. It was beautiful! The fall colors and the moss and the river were amazing, and I wish we could have stayed at least a few more days. No hookups, but trashcans at each individual site. Everything was very clean and the camp host was very friendly. Plenty of ... more
We stopped here as our first stop into Oregon at the end of September. It was beautiful! The fall colors and the moss and the river were amazing, and I wish we could have stayed at least a few more days.
No hookups, but trashcans at each individual site. Everything was very clean and the camp host was very friendly.
Plenty of good walking space for the dogs.
The only downside was there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not enough to interfere with sleep or peace.
Would definitely stay again.
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RvJ3n would stay here again
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“Well kept, nice host, felt safe, next to freeway and VERY NOISY! ”
Reviewed 6/28/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | First site on the right as you enter |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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I’m in a travel trailer. It’s a beautiful little camp area, right next to the river, well-maintained, bathrooms were fine, canp host was great, but it is very very noisy. You are right next to the freeway, and although it did quiet down somewhat at night, daytime was super noisy. So if you’re arriving late and just to sleep, I would r... more
I’m in a travel trailer. It’s a beautiful little camp area, right next to the river, well-maintained, bathrooms were fine, canp host was great, but it is very very noisy. You are right next to the freeway, and although it did quiet down somewhat at night, daytime was super noisy. So if you’re arriving late and just to sleep, I would recommend It. I felt very safe. But I had to turn on music loud so as not to hear the traffic truck noise until about 10pm. Could only get 2 to 3 Verizon bars that worked sometimes with the phone, but could not get apps to come up. The host said it depends on where you’re sitting. I then used a Verizon cell booster, which worked great.
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“Great little park ”
Reviewed 6/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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First the downside. No hookups, bathrooms were pretty much pit toilets (clean but smells) and almost no cell. We had a great site at the end of the loop. The river was flowing right behind our trailer. We had no issue with our 30’ trailer and truck. Guessing about 47-50 foot max on sites. This campground is well taken c... more
First the downside.
No hookups, bathrooms were pretty much pit toilets (clean but smells) and almost no cell.
We had a great site at the end of the loop. The river was flowing right behind our trailer.
We had no issue with our 30’ trailer and truck. Guessing about 47-50 foot max on sites.
This campground is well taken care of with park rangers and friendly host.
Gas and groceries are only 8 miles away.
If you can live without hookups, this is a nice campground. There is some road noise from the highway.
KenneysSeeAmerica would stay here again
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“we have to agree”
Reviewed 5/6/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Camped here Apr. 29. Someone said they thought is was closed due to high water but although the river was high the campground was open. I believe I read on their website that it opens on Apr. 18 (at least this year). This is a great little stopover spot. The traffic noise isn't too bad even though it's close to the highway, if you use ... more
Camped here Apr. 29. Someone said they thought is was closed due to high water but although the river was high the campground was open. I believe I read on their website that it opens on Apr. 18 (at least this year). This is a great little stopover spot. The traffic noise isn't too bad even though it's close to the highway, if you use your imagination you can think it's just the waves crashing on the shore... well, maybe not! ;) We did not have any cell service, the campground is kind of in a bit of a hole, I suspect that's the reason, but at this time of year we had the campground almost to ourselves.
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Gord would stay here again
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“Great little stopover!”
Reviewed 10/4/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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If you need a quick inexpensive stopover along the way, this is the place for you. The sites were level and spacious, the restrooms were clean and stocked, and you can even take a nice walk along a fire access road on the other side of the river to stretch your legs. Although it is right along the highway, we weren't bothered by traffi... more
If you need a quick inexpensive stopover along the way, this is the place for you. The sites were level and spacious, the restrooms were clean and stocked, and you can even take a nice walk along a fire access road on the other side of the river to stretch your legs. Although it is right along the highway, we weren't bothered by traffic noise in our RV.
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Chasing Dirt would stay here again
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“Decent little campground right off I-84, only 10 minutes to La Grande”
Reviewed 6/13/2016
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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After a long drive east through the Columbia River Gorge, fighting high winds all the way, and a 3 hour "back roads short cut" south of Pilot Rock to Spring Creek on NFD 21 we were beat. Since we needed to stop in La Grande the next morning before continuing on to Joseph, we opted to camp at Hilgard Junction. A large family with 6 v... more
After a long drive east through the Columbia River Gorge, fighting high winds all the way, and a 3 hour "back roads short cut" south of Pilot Rock to Spring Creek on NFD 21 we were beat. Since we needed to stop in La Grande the next morning before continuing on to Joseph, we opted to camp at Hilgard Junction.
A large family with 6 vehicles and dozens of children dominated the choicest spot at the top of the loop by the river. We chose a spot closer to the rest room about half way along the straight stretch of road. A few other campers were in residence, and everyone departed early the next morning.
The campground is sandwiched between I-84 and the Grand Ronde River. There's no Verizon coverage in this park, and the road noise from I-84 might be difficult for some to sleep through.
All the pads are paved and flat and generously spaced. A corresponding day use park is opposite the campground, accessed by crossing Hwy 224. Picnic tables are available on both sides of the park for visitors.
Two flush toilets are available on both the men's and women's side, but would be challenging to access if you're in a wheelchair due to the very narrow width of each stall.
Had we known about the more scenic and quiet Minam State Recreation Area just 40 miles further, just outside of Elgin, Oregon, we would have kept going and stayed there instead.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
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- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- trash
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