Malheur County Fairgrounds

We had a long travel day going from the Black Hills to the Oregon coast, and based on previous reviews we were not sure about this place. However, we were very glad we gave it a chance.

There were 6 electric sites with two water spigots to share between them and a dump station just outside the fairground complex. The sites were big enough for all sizes of rigs and the road in was paved up to the last 25 feet or so which was dirt. We paid $15 to dry camp only which is in a large field near the electric sites.

A caretaker for the facility lives on site, so we felt safe during our overnight and the place is well lit for additional security. Two other travelers arrived shortly after us which helped make it more comfortable. Walking the grounds to let our dog run a bit felt like going back into the 50's (or what we imagine it would have felt like :) )

Price reflects the PA rate.
Nothing fancy, not even remotely. There are a handfull of water and electric hookup sites, not sure if they also had sewer (site 14 which was along the back wall of a building did not). There is a dump station at the east entrance if not. There is also a large grassy dry camp area.
Following google we were sent down a sketchy but paved road for half mile or so before ending up at the locked west gate. Found our way to the main pedestrian entrance 1/2 mile away and security directed us to the east gate. From there we drove through the dirt staging lot, around the arena, band stand, the stock pens, horse barns and finally through a gate to the rv spots. The hookup spots are packed very close together and are right outside the arena and bandstand area. With PA discount price was reasonable for an electric site, but I dont think we'd stay again at the full $30 nightly rate. It is a rodeo venue so expect it to be pretty dusty and buggy.

VEry rough. Was hot 100 degrees and dry. Dry was good would not advise camping here if wet. We’re glad to have electric. Shared water with another camper who did have a splitter on spigot but they had spigot off so we used as needed and turned back off. $30 per night was certainly cheaper than any other choices around. Also restrooms were locked.

This is a very poorly maintained site, worst fairgrounds we’ve ever stayed at. Sites are very close together and there were 2 apparently abandoned junk trailers there. Broken sprinklers turned half of the spaces into giant mud pits. Lots of transients came in late at night and left early the morning without paying.

On the plus side, the water and electric did work and it was pretty quiet. At $30 it seemed overpriced but a lot cheaper than the alternative at River Point.

Friendly caretaker, honors PA rate, 30 amp hookups, water hookup shared between sites. Sites are grass and level. We observed horse training exercises. We also walked around the property and checked out the caboose on display. Speed bumps entering the grounds so drive slow!

We enjoyed great Mexican food from a local restaurant and a bread bowl soup from another restaurant!