Outdoors
Union County sits at the meeting point for the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, the Blue Mountains, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Grande Ronde River running throughout. There’s an abundance of outdoors in easy reach right here.
Outdoors by Activities
Outdoors by Destination
Mt. Emily Recreation Area
- Hiking and mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- ATV and ORV trails (Permit required - Click here to see where to purchase)
- Nordic skiing & snowshoeing
- Open year round
- Separate motorized and non-motorized areas
- 45 miles of non-motorized trails
- 45 miles of motorized trails
- Elevation range 2900 to 5600 feet
- World class archery range
- Free camping at Fox Hill Campground
- Outstanding views of the Grande Ronde Valley, surrounding mountains, and abundant wildlife
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
- Open year round
- Downhill skiing
- Nordic skiing & snowshoeing
- Snowcat skiing
- Camping & backpacking
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Water recreation
Wallowa-Whitman
National Forest & Blue Mountains
- Hiking
- Camping & backpacking
- Fishing & Hunting
- ORV use
- Snowmobiling
- Backcountry skiing
- Hells Canyon Nation Recreation Area
Elkhorn Wildlife Area
- Camping / Horse camping
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Fishing & Hunting
- Birding & Wildlife viewing
Explore from Here
- Grande Tour Scenic Drive
- Wallowas & Wallowa Lake
- Oregon Scenic Bikeway - The Grande Tour
- Eagle Cap Wilderness