Hilgard Junction State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 983-2277
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert General advisoryThe eastern day-use parking area at Hilgard Junction State Park is open, but water has been turned off and the bathrooms are closed for the winter… (more)
The eastern day-use parking area at Hilgard Junction State Park is open, but water has been turned off and the bathrooms are closed for the winter season.
Posted by the park 2026-10-11. Official alert
Overview
Hilgard Junction State Park is a park in Union County, about 8 miles west of La Grande.
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
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: May 1 – Oct 1 Open for camping: May 1 – Oct 1
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
- Not required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
Seasonal Camping (first-come, first-served)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Camping (first-come, first-served) • 18 tent sites with water nearby
• Paved parking at all sites (can accommodate self-contained RVs)
• Restrooms with flush toilets
• Firewood for sale
• Grande Ronde River rafting access
• Horseshoe pits
• Oregon Trail interpretive shelter
• Universal Access: One site is accessible to campers with disabilities. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Seasonal Camping (first-come, first-served)
- 18 tent sites with water nearby
- Paved parking at all sites (can accommodate self-contained RVs)
- Restrooms with flush toilets
- Firewood for sale
- Grande Ronde River rafting access
- Horseshoe pits
- Oregon Trail interpretive shelter
- Universal Access: One site is accessible to campers with disabilities.
How do I get a campsite?
This park is currently a first come first serve campground. You must be physically at the park to get an empty site. At this time, you can't reserve sites for camping.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
Accessible amenities: Exhibit Information, Restrooms Flush, Camping
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- La Grande — about 8 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.3403, -118.2389
- Phone
- (541) 983-2277
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated May 12, 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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology