Pendleton packs cowboy culture into every corner, from the thunder of the Round-Up rodeo to the looms at Pendleton Woolen Mills. Nine RV parks dot the area, turning your rig into a launchpad for Umatilla River floats and Blue Mountain hikes. Camp here to snag front-row seats at the world's wildest rodeo.
Pendleton crowns itself rodeo capital with the annual Round-Up in September, where broncs buck at the fairgrounds and crowds swell past 40,000. Stroll Main Street past Hamley Steakhouse, then duck into the Pendleton Underground Tours for Prohibition-era speakeasies and jazz dens. The Umatilla River winds through town, feeding fly-fishing spots and Tamástslikt Cultural Institute exhibits on Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla history.
Pendleton KOA Journey draws families and groups with showers, WiFi, and a dump station starting at $48 per night. Wildhorse Resort and Casino RV Park tempt gamblers with WiFi from $40 nightly. Budget travelers pick The Lookout RV Park for 50-amp hookups, showers, and a dump station at $30. Pet owners head to Oriental Campground for easy access with furry friends.
Pendleton shines as home to the world-famous Round-Up rodeo. This September spectacle draws 40,000 for bronc riding and parades at the fairgrounds. The city also boasts Pendleton Woolen Mills, underground tours of historic speakeasies, and Blue Mountain trails just beyond town limits.
Nine RV parks serve Pendleton, including Pendleton KOA Journey, Wildhorse Resort and Casino RV Park, and The Lookout RV Park. Pendleton KOA offers WiFi, showers, and group sites from $48 nightly near the fairgrounds. The Lookout provides dump stations and 50-amp hookups starting at $30, minutes from Main Street.
Yes, Oriental Campground welcomes pets right in Pendleton. This spot suits dog owners exploring the Umatilla River trails nearby. Other parks like Pendleton KOA Journey may allow pets with restrictions, so check listings for policies before booking.
