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.

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
