State Park · Oregon, United States
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area is a state park in Oregon, United States.
State Park · Oregon, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Oregon, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 45.5424° N, 118.4630° W |
| Managed by | Oregon state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area is a state park located in central Umatilla County, Oregon, United States, approximately 15 mi (24 km) southeast of Pendleton. Located in old-growth forest near the summit of the Blue Mountains along Interstate 84, the park was the location of a well-used campsite by emigrants along the Oregon Trail in the middle 19th century. The park is open year-round and provides a modern campground with hook-ups. The park also has cabins available for rent. During the summer months the park features historical recreations of trail life in the 1850s.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Open year-round
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Pendleton. Located, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles southeast of Pendleton. Located |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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| Lodges | The park also has cabins available for rent |
Airports near this park
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- Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) · Pendleton, United States · 21.1 miles away
- Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) · Walla Walla, United States · 39.1 miles away
- Tri Cities Airport (PSC) · Pasco, United States · 59.0 miles away
Parks nearby
Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
Hilgard Junction State Park
Red Bridge State Wayside
Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Ukiah–Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
More parks in Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area?
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area is in Oregon, United States (45.5424° N, 118.4630° W).
When is the best time to visit Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area?
Open year-round.
Does Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area has campgrounds.
How do I get to Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area?
The nearest town is Pendleton. Located, Oregon. about 15 miles southeast of Pendleton. Located.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oregon_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Oregon state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emigrant_Springs_State_Heritage_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).