Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 983-2277
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Electric-assisted bicycle advisoryElectric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) are only allowed on paved roads, the Fire gravel road and the pipeline dirt road within Emigrant Springs State… (more)
Electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) are only allowed on paved roads, the Fire gravel road and the pipeline dirt road within Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area. No e-bikes on the trails. For more information on riding e-bikes within Oregon State Parks please visit our e-bike webpage.
Posted by the park 2025-07-01. Official alert
Overview
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area is a historic site in Umatilla County, about 20 miles southeast of Pendleton.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: year round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
Reservations are required for the duplex cabin and six rustic cabins.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round Camping All cabins and four sites are open year-round (water available only at the restroom/shower building in winter). Note that park roads are often snow-covered or icy in winter. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations are required for the duplex cabin and six rustic cabins.
• 16 full hookup sites
• One electrical site with water (closed in winter)
• 32 tent sites with water nearby (closed in winter)
• Hot showers and flush toilets
• Horse camp with seven sites (closed in winter)
• Six rustic log cabins open year round (four pet-friendly)
•… | — | 16 full hookup sites; One electrical site with water (closed in winter); Horse camp with seven sites (closed in winter); Group tent camp (closed in winter)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Year-round Camping
All cabins and four sites are open year-round (water available only at the restroom/shower building in winter). Note that park roads are often snow-covered or icy in winter. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations are required for the duplex cabin and six rustic cabins.
- 16 full hookup sites
- One electrical site with water (closed in winter)
- 32 tent sites with water nearby (closed in winter)
- Hot showers and flush toilets
- Horse camp with seven sites (closed in winter)
- Six rustic log cabins open year round (four pet-friendly)
- Duplex cabin
- Group tent camp (closed in winter)
- Universal Access: Tent site A19 is accessible to campers with disabilities.
Are showers available to non-campers?
Showers are not available for non-campers
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Year-round Cabin Comforts
Year-round Cabin Comforts
Reservations required.
Emigrant Springs’ duplex cabin and six rustic log cabins offer a cozy overnight camping experience. The duplex cabin has two separate units that sleep three each. The rustic cabins sleep up to five. All cabins have a table with chairs, lights and heating. Visit our Cabins and Yurts page for details.
Cabins 1, 2, 3 and 5 are pet-friendly and up to two pets (cats and/or dogs only) are allowed for an additional fee. See our Pets in Parks FAQ for more information.
How do I rent a cabin at Emigrant Springs?
You must have a reservation for cabins (no walk-ins). Call 800-452-5687 or book online at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations are accepted same day and up to six months in advance.
Read more from the park
What's the difference between a rustic cabin and a Duplex cabin?
Rustic cabins: There are six rustic cabins. There is enough sleeping space for 5 people inside each rustic cabin. They have one room with a table, four chairs, a futon, and a bunck bed (full on bottom, twin on top). Outside is a porch with a bench.
Duplex cabin: There is one Duplex cabin, also known as Totam or Cabin 7 & 8, have a max occupancy of five. They only can sleep three per side. It is one building with two reservable spaces that share a common wall. Both sides have a bunk bed (twin top / full bottom), a table, and two chairs. Only one vehicle is allowed per side. The cabin is located in the middle of A loop. It has its own parking spot and a trail leading to the building.
Both cabin types: have a picnic tables and a fire pit outside.
Things to do
HikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingPicnicking
Trails
Visit with your Horse
The horse camp north of the day-use area has seven campsites with corrals. Each corral accommodates two horses. The camp is also a trailhead for an equestrian trail that meanders behind the park.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Amphitheater
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
This page offers images of Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area with descriptions of accessible areas. Our hope is that this information will help you as you plan your trip here and that you can determine whether the park's facilities meets your accessibility needs.
Accessible amenities: Cabins/Yurts Pets OK, Hot Shower, Exhibit Information, Restrooms Flush, Camping, Cabin
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Pendleton — about 20 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.5414, -118.4613
- Phone
- (541) 983-2277
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Feb 3, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology