Reiseführer Ost-Oregon: 2026 das Beste in Ost-Oregon entdecken

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Next Stop on the Eastern Oregon Swing is Leslie Gulch. A 20 mile dirt road leads past fantastic basalt rock formations terminating at the Owyhee River. There is a small but nice primitive campground (no water or electricity) with covered picnic tables and boat ramp access to the Owyhee river.
Next Stop on the Eastern Oregon Swing is Leslie Gulch. A 20 mile dirt road leads past fantastic basalt rock formations terminating at the Owyhee River. There is a small but nice primitive campground (no water or electricity) with covered picnic tables and boat ramp access to the Owyhee river.
You may have to stop for the occasional cattle drive on US Highway 395 in Eastern Oregon. We were one of only two cars waiting patiently as we admired the scenery of this beautiful herd being ushered across by real deal cowboys and their herding dogs. Yep, this may be the life for me.
The mountains of the Oregon Coast Range as seen from the eastern slope of Elk Mountain. None of these mountains tops off at much over 3000 feet (900 meters), but don't be fooled by that. Elk Mountain is one of the toughest short climbs (we're talking "hikes" here), that you'll ever find. And, if you're not a stickler about remaining on your feet the entire trail, you'll have a grand old time.
Here in the Great Northwest, those of us to take to the great outdoors generally have one destination, the Cascade Mountain range that runs pretty much through the center of Oregon and Washington going North/South. There is the Olympic Range to the north and west, the Blue Mountains to the East and Steens Mountain at the edge of the desert near Nevada. In fact, there are mountains all over the place, but those of us who hike and climb have essentially become snobs for the soaring peaks of the high Cascades. So much so that when someone tells us about a place called the “Coastal Range” sitting on the eastern rim of Oregon’s beaches, with its peaks topping out at a mere three thousand feet, we politely smile, and give off a glow of arch and patronizing wisdom. Three thousand feet is like a day in the park; a game of “Shoots and Ladders.” We’d hardly start breathing heavily before the whole thing was over and we were packing up the car. Well, folks, I am here to tell you; that kind of pride serves you well until you find yourself in the unenviable task of having to swallow it. This weekend my hiking partner and I took to the road to make what we thought would a pleasant little jaunt up a version of “Candyland” called Elk Mountain. What we “thought” could not have been further from the truth. Meter for meter and foot for foot, it is one of the hardest climbs we have ever done. Most of the first two miles is on no less than a 40% grade, some of it steeper, and I found myself clambering and clawing that ascension almost as often as hiking it. The next two miles start with a near vertical drop of almost 60 feet (what the hiking books call a scramble), in which I was forced to use a part of my body not generally applied to locomotion just to keep my arrangement with the law of gravity at an even status quo. At a certain point, the trail forks indecipherably, and the two of us found ourselves on the wrong tine of that fork as we watched the path erase almost like magic in front of us. We took our life into our hands (frequently along with handfuls of wild rosebush thorns) by pushing up a seventy-five foot embankment to get enough elevation to see where we had gone wrong. By grace or by fortune, that dropped us right back on the trail, at which point, the mountain seemed to believe that we had been taught our lesson. There were more deep vertical scrambles (always down, why down?) and belly scraping, heart-pounding ascensions, but nothing of the kind we had already seen. The last 4 miles bound and bounce down an old logging road, depositing you back at the place where you started, like Dorothy waking up in her bedroom; sad with newfound wisdom and heart aching with wonder. It was painful, it was dangerous, and I tell you, my friends, I had a blast. Beyond the sheer physical exertion, there are simply things to see that will make you marvel and gasp and keep you in a state where you feel as if you have permanently dropped your jaw. And if this hyperbolic rant didn’t convince you to try it for yourself, maybe some of discoveries I post in the near future will. If you’re up to the challenge, and don’t mind a little dirt, I highly recommend it.

Wo übernachten in Ost-Oregon

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Riverside

Während deines Aufenthalts in Riverside kannst du einen Besuch von Pendleton Woolen Mills und Roy Raley Park planen, einigen bedeutenden Sehenswürdigkeiten in der näheren Umgebung.

Riverside
Red Lion Inn & Suites Ontario

Red Lion Inn & Suites Ontario

2 out of 5
266 NE Goodfellow St. Ontario OR
Der Preis beträgt 69 € pro Nacht vom 10. März bis zum 11. März
69 €
10. März–11. März
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Ontario. Freu dich auf inbegriffenes Frühstück, WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos) und Parken ohne Service ...
Red Lion Inn & Suites Ontario
Red Lion Hotel Pendleton

Red Lion Hotel Pendleton

3 out of 5
304 Se Nye Ave Pendleton OR
Der Preis beträgt 92 € pro Nacht vom 31. März bis zum 1. Apr.
92 €
31. März–1. Apr.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel für Geschäftsreisende bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Pendleton. Freu dich auf inbegriffenes Frühstück, WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos) ...
7,2/10 Good! (1.010 Bewertungen)
Was not informed that pool was unavailable. Primary reason for booking here was so kids could swim. Very disappointing for kids. Will never book here during "cold" months. Was unable to cancle.. Unhappy camper..

Bewertet am 5. März 2026

Red Lion Hotel Pendleton
River Lodge And Grill

River Lodge And Grill

3 out of 5
6 Marine Dr Boardman OR
Der Preis beträgt 100 € pro Nacht vom 3. Apr. bis zum 4. Apr.
100 €
3. Apr.–4. Apr.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel in Strandnähe bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Boardman. Freu dich auf Parken ohne Service (kostenlos), Außenpool (je nach Saison geöffnet) ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (1.000 Bewertungen)
Clean Rooms and very quiet

Bewertet am 17. Feb. 2026

River Lodge And Grill
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Dies ist der niedrigste Preis pro Nacht für 1 Übernachtung von 2 Erwachsenen, der in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Preise und Verfügbarkeiten können sich ändern. Es können zusätzliche Bedingungen gelten.
Unbelievable yurt home. 1300 sq ft. Not your average yurt.

Unbelievable yurt home. 1300 sq ft. Not your average yurt.

Cove OR
Dieses Ferienhaus für Familien bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Cove. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Wäscherei und Patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (30 Bewertungen)
This was such an excellent choice! The yurt was amazing! Had everything we needed, was so peaceful, and the view was spectacular! Plenty of room for everyone! Would definitely stay again and recommend this to those reading the reviews!

Bewertet am 26. Feb. 2026

Unbelievable yurt home. 1300 sq ft. Not your average yurt.
The Cozy Nest Vacation

The Cozy Nest Vacation

Burns OR
Dieses Ferienhaus bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Burns. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Garten und Wäscherei. Einige beliebte Sehenswürdigkeiten ...
The Cozy Nest Vacation
Mountain Meadow Retreat Private Hot Tub-near lake

Mountain Meadow Retreat Private Hot Tub-near lake

Joseph OR
Dieses Ferienhaus für Familien bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Joseph. Freu dich auf Patios, Wasserkocher mit Kaffee-/Teezubehör und Klimaanlage. Einige ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 Bewertungen)
Great pet friendly, immaculately clean house with a hot tub. Beautiful views of the mountains.Great communication with the host.

Bewertet am 6. März 2026

Mountain Meadow Retreat Private Hot Tub-near lake
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Dies ist der niedrigste Preis pro Nacht für 1 Übernachtung von 2 Erwachsenen, der in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Preise und Verfügbarkeiten können sich ändern. Es können zusätzliche Bedingungen gelten.

Beliebte Attraktionen

Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake

Werde eins mit der Natur und erkunde die reizvolle Umgebung von Wallowa Lake während deines Urlaubs in Joseph. Spazier gemütlich am See dieser familienfreundlichen Gegend entlang oder bring mit Aktivitäten wie Wandern etwas Schwung in deinen Urlaub.

Wallowa Lake
Motorcycle camping and touring

Wallowa Lake State Park

Du solltest dir auch ein wenig Zeit für die Erkundung von Wallowa Lake State Park während deines Aufenthalts in Joseph nehmen. Gönn dir einen entspannten Spaziergang am See oder entdecke die Berge in dieser familienfreundlichen Gegend.

Wallowa Lake State Park
Shot from the park. Beautiful I'm winter

Hat Rock State Park

Du solltest dir auch ein wenig Zeit für die Erkundung von Hat Rock State Park während deines Aufenthalts in Hermiston nehmen. Das fantastische Nachtleben und die gemütlichen Kaffeehäuser in dieser familienfreundlichen Gegend werden auch die Feinschmecker unter euch begeistern.

Hat Rock State Park
McNary Lock & Dam

McNary Lock & Dam

McNary Lock & Dam ist nur eine Sehenswürdigkeit von vielen, die einen Besuch lohnt, während du in Umatilla bist. Also plane ruhig genug Zeit für weitere Erkundungstouren ein. Nutz die Gelegenheit, um das Unterhaltungsangebot zu erleben, während du in der Gegend bist.

McNary Lock & Dam

Wildhorse Resort and Casino

Die Würfel sind gefallen! Ein Besuch von Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Mission kann deinem Tag eine außergewöhnliche Wendung geben. Wenn du schon einmal hier bist, kannst du in den erstklassigen Restaurants vor Ort allerlei Interessantes und Köstliches entdecken.

Wildhorse Resort and Casino

Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame

Nutz während deines Urlaubs in Pendleton die Chance, um eine Veranstaltung in Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame hautnah zu erleben. Die erstklassigen Restaurants in dieser familienfreundlichen Gegend werden sicherlich ein Highlight deines Aufenthalts sein.

Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame

Städte in der Nähe von Ost-Oregon

La Grande

La Grande

Do a jet boat ride! Saw a mother bear and her two cubs. Catch the boat right below Hells Canyon Dam #River Photo Challenge!

Oxbow

Jordan Valley

Jordan Valley

Weiser

Weiser