Harris Park

03/11/2026

Do you or someone you know what to be a camp host at Harris Park?
Check out the job posting and apply on the Umatilla County website!

Harris Park Camp Host PAY: $75.00/wk stipend CLOSING: Open Until Filled DEPARTMENT: Public Works    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Pre-employment requirements: Camp Hosts will be required to submit an application for employment to Umatilla County and pass a criminal history background check. Expe...

02/05/2026

Big Update!!
We now have a few new sites!
#43 is an RV river back-in site by the managers cabin.
Sites T1, T2, and T3 are new tent only sites. They do have electric and potable water available.
Reserve now up to 180 days in advance!

07/09/2025

Great News!!
You can now book your reservation six months in advance from when you would like to stay.
No more rush on March 1st to reserve your spot for the camping season!

04/03/2025

It has come to our attention that when using google maps it is showing that the road to Harris Park is closed.
This is not the case. The road and the park are open and there are no issues with making your way up to the park.

08/29/2024

Good News!!!
We are now allowed to have camp fires again!

07/18/2024

At this time we are no longer allowing camp fires at Harris Park. Propane fire pits and BBQ's are still allowed.
Thank you for your understanding!

The Umatilla National Forest officials will implement Phase B Public Use Restrictions on Tuesday, July 16, due to high fire danger, the potential for human-caused fires, and concern for public safety. The increased restrictions pertain to the use of campfires, smoking, chainsaws, internal combustion engines, and generators.

Beginning July 16, 2024, campfires will ONLY be allowed in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. Liquefied or bottled gas stoves and heaters are allowed for cooking and heating.

A list of designated recreation sites is available on the forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/umatilla/ or on our blog at https://bluemountainfireinfo.blogspot.com/

03/01/2024

Start making your reservations tomorrow! March 1st, 2024 at 12:01am!!

Harris Park is located on the South Fork of the Walla Walla River, about 14 miles southeast of Milton Freewater, Oregon. It is owned and operated by Umatilla County is used for overnight camping and has a day use area for picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts. The park is open from early spring to late...

08/07/2023

Camp fire update!!! We are not allowed to have camp fires as of now. We will update again once we can have them again.
This does not apply to propane fire pits or propane bbq's.
Thank you for your understanding!!

02/02/2023

Mark your calendars!!! March 1st you can start making your reservations for this years camping season! The park will open on April 1st! See you then!

11/18/2022

The BLM is taking comments from the public on the South Fork trail near Harris Park. If you would like to give them some input please see directions on their management plan to make your voice heard! Must be submitted by November 30th!

10/05/2022

Good News Everyone!!!! We are allowed to have camp fires again starting today!!

08/03/2022

As of today we are not allowed to have camp fires due to the forest service moving to extreme risk for fire danger. We will update as soon as we are allowed to have fires again! Thank you for your understanding.