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Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground

Its 38 sites are reservable through Camping.com (Umatilla County), camping costs $35/night RV site (30 amp), $20 tent site, $50 cabin; firewood $5 a bundle, and it is open from early spring to late fall. Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground is a County campground near Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

Reservable: Camping.com (Umatilla County)

County · Milton-Freewater, Oregon

The South Fork Walla Walla River at Harris Park, 13 miles above Milton-FreewaterThe South Fork Walla Walla River at Harris County Park in the Blue MountainsRiffles on the Walla Walla River at Harris County Park
The South Fork Walla Walla River at Harris Park, 13 miles above Milton-FreewaterThe South Fork Walla Walla River at Harris County Park in the Blue MountainsRiffles on the Walla Walla River at Harris County Park1 / 3

The South Fork Walla Walla River at Harris Park, 13 miles above Milton-Freewater. Photo: Williamborg, Public domain

Managed by
County
Hookups
Some sites

South Fork Walla Walla River: Canyon-bottom county park on the South Fork Walla Walla River, the gateway to a BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern leading to the Umatilla National Forest. (co.umatilla.or.us)

Getting a site

Managed by
County
Reservations
Camping.com (Umatilla County) Book a site
Fee
$35/night RV site (30 amp), $20 tent site, $50 cabin; firewood $5 a bundle
Booking window
Up to 180 days ahead

Source: co.umatilla.or.us, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
38
Accessible sites
2
Hookups
Some sites , up to 30 amp
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: co.umatilla.or.us, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days, then a 10-day break
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Source: co.umatilla.or.us, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,010 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away, 5G about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

45.8343, -118.1780 in Umatilla. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground is open from early spring to late fall , at 2,010 ft.

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Sites at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground are reserved through Camping.com (Umatilla County) (https://properties.camping.com/Harris-Park-Umatilla-County/Reservations). Booking window: Up to 180 days ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Camping at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground costs $35/night RV site (30 amp), $20 tent site, $50 cabin; firewood $5 a bundle.
How many campsites does Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground have?
Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground has 38 campsites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground.
Does Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground have RV hookups?
Some sites at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground have hookups, up to 30 amp; others do not.
Is there drinking water at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Yes, Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground.
When is Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground open?
Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground is open from early spring to late fall.
How long can you stay at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
The stay limit at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground is 14 consecutive days, then a 10-day break.
Is there cell service at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away and 5G about 0.5 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Is there a campground host at Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Yes, Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground?
Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground is managed by a county parks department.

Around Harris Park Gene Palmer Campground

fishypedia.com · 16 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Bennington Lake, whose mapped center point is 16 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Bennington Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Milton-Freewater and campgrounds in Umatilla.

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Reservable: Camping.com (Umatilla County) $35/night RV site (30 amp), $20 tent site, $50 cabin; firewood $5 a bundle
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