Be prepared before going out and possibly being the only person. There are some dry camping spots…read morethere which I had planned to camp at. I decided against it just because I was by myself and there was no one else there. An absolute must if you are in Eastern Oregon.

I wish I could give this 20 more stars. This is one of the most beautiful places I have been to in…read morethe state of Oregon. The entrance is kind of sketchy but once you get on the main road it's pretty straight forward. The road is paved, has gravel, and is ok for all types of vehicles. There are different paths that veer off of the main road that require 4x4 so keep an eye on which one you get on. They are super fun for off-roading if you're equipped for that kind of adventure. While the canyon is beautiful, Leslie Gulch is the real gem here. Take the time to drive through and soak in the beauty of all the rocks. When you get to the lake (if you can call it that anymore) relish in the fact that you can park your car on what used to be the bottom of the lake. There is no trash service so PLEASE pack it out!

What a neat story if you stopped, read the placard's about the Fuller family and their donation of…read moreland... This park is large and lovely tucked right in the neighborhood. The pond is great for fishing and you can ride bike or walk.

This park is awesome. Tons of walking paths. A beautiful fishing pond. A fantastic playground,…read more what more could you ask for? I have never been when it was overly crowded and I enjoy the cleanliness of the park. There are always people here but it doesn't feel crowded and everyone has always been respectful of others at the park.

A Bit Scary -- Not What I Expected…read more I stopped at the along the Snake River expecting a peaceful place to stretch my legs and enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately, I found the experience pretty unsettling. There were numerous trucks, trailers, and motorhomes that appeared to be set up as long-term encampments, including some elaborate solar-powered setups with panels that looked like they had been mounted from rooftops. Garbage was overflowing in places, and the grounds looked neglected and extremely dry, with dead grass. What made me most uncomfortable was the activity I observed. There were people who appeared to be under the influence, and vehicles were continuously pulling in and out. I also noticed individual men walking one at a time toward the heavily wooded area along the river. I can't say what they were doing, but the overall activity made me feel very uneasy and I did not feel comfortable getting out and exploring. The Snake River setting itself could be beautiful, and I can see why this location has potential. But based on what I experienced, this did not feel like a peaceful or welcoming recreation area. I would personally be very cautious about stopping here, especially alone. Hopefully the area receives some attention because it could be a much nicer place with better maintenance, trash removal, and a stronger sense of security.

So much fun and quite the adventure for my teenager and I. This was only an hour and 10 minute…read moredrive for us from our doorstep to the Hot Springs and it was a very beautiful scenic drive and the Hot Springs were way bigger than we expected an extremely warm.

It was so beautiful!! The hot springs were a bit flooded though but I still got in! Incredibly…read morebeautiful area though!

Beautiful location as view. The lower rim of the campsites were spacious and would be a nice place…read moreto camp. Our campsite, middle rim, was thriving with goat heads, they hadn't dried out yet so they weren't too much of a nuisance, however we could not bring out pups here late in the season. Middle rim spaces were pretty small also. Definitely a spring campsite since shad will be lacking (the trees seem to be struggling).

As of April 2023, this park has been completely revamped. There is all brand new equipment. Out of…read morerespect for the dozens of kids here right now, I won't take any pictures but you have to come check out the updated park. It is amazing.

This is a cool place! Nice big park and the surrounding area is very nice! Taken care of nice, and…read morethe park on the other side of the hill is beautiful with ducks and a pond

Most surprising hole-in-the-wall eating experience! The staff was so friendly and the food was…read moreexcellent! Don't skip out on the beef stew - it's homemade and it's excellent! We all loved our food so much!

**As with all my hot spring reviews, I'm starting this out with a plea/admonition: I get a lot of…read moreguff from hot springs regulars for my "irresponsible" compulsion to share hot springs info with the world -- I guess the old-timers are afraid that the more people know about these places, the worse condition they will end up in. I steadfastly maintain that sharing is caring, and that to hoard these locations is greedy and selfish...so I'm sharing this info here with the request that, if you visit these springs, PLEASE be respectful and PACK OUT YOUR TRASH!!! I've see so many hot springs strewn with gross litter (including human and pet waste) that it really turns my stomach.** All-natural hot spring pool on an island in the middle of the Malheur River. I visited in mid-July 2015, and had to wade across the fairly swift-moving river to reach the island -- a car wouldn't have made it. To reach the island, follow U.S. 20 east across the bridge over the river at Horseshoe Bend, then take the first left -- a dirt road which winds back along the river. Park on the riverbank and wade across, or (depending on water level) if you have a hardcore rig, drive across. There were two pools: a nice hot one on the island itself, big enough for several people, with a sandy bottom and plenty of flat space nearby on the island for camping. There was also a second pool built into the side of the island on the river itself, which is cooler because of the river water mixing in with the source water. No shade at all on the island (it's high desert), and rattlesnakes in the area. But I still give it 4 stars because of its remote inaccessability -- I guess it used to be a party spot (or maybe still is), but it's difficult enough to access that I can't see how that's possible. I would definitely come here again, and maybe even camp out!

Great park, lots of fun play equipment, clean, turf under the play equipment and grass under the…read moretrees... lots of benches and seating both in sun and shade

Lovely, peaceful little park nestled in Baker City, just off highway 84. Clean and safe, it's a…read morefantastic place to stop on a long haul and stretch your legs. We stopped on one such long haul to grab a pick-me-up (there's a Starbucks and more than half a dozen restaurants within three blocks of the park), gas for the car, and a walk for our felines. Ample free parking around the border of the park, and make sure to check out the water feature bordering the western edge!

It was quiet and perfect temperature for swimming. Did not feel unsafe and did not get lost. Easy…read moreto drive to using gps

Fun, super short trail (takes about 15 minutes) to get to the Falls where you can take a dip in the…read morebeautiful little lake if you're not afraid of the freezing cold! The trail was super picturesque. I loved how because it's in a gorge, it is almost all shaded. We chose it since we have young kids and needed a short trail. I had read that this was super kid friendly and do be warned there are some short steep dusty slopes, and ledgy areas, that made us very nervous with our 5 year old and our 83 year old relative. It's kid friendly in terms of it being short, but there are some nerve racking spots for sure! The best type of shoes for this would be something like hiking sandals that you can get wet since there are areas you need a good grip for hiking, and others where you literally have to hop over stones. The waterfall is breathtaking and we sat there for some time enjoying the view.

As a born Idahoan I am ashamed to say I had never been here, mostly because as a kid we just went…read moreto the winter carnival every year. That being said better late than never! This park has a FANTASTIC visitor center! I mean it's not packed with tons of info but it's got a solid little bit, nice folks, a good little gift shop, clean bathrooms, what more could you want? There are so many trails with an abundance of options for difficulty, or even just driving through was tranquil. We saw a huge variety of birds, wildlife, flowers, and just incredible views. It's worth a visit, take a day and explore, we went in late June and saw many adorable fawns and deer!

This is a beautiful park to enjoy by Lake Payette for camping or day use. Lots of places to hike…read moreand explore. I highly recommend Ponderosa State park.