Visitor Information

Welcome to beautiful Northeast Oregon! Over 2,100 people live within the city limits of Union. Union is 15 miles southeast of La Grande via Highway 203, 15 miles northeast of North Powder via Highway 237, and 35 miles north of Baker City via Highway 237. The city enjoys a scenic location on the banks of Catherine Creek.

Union has a moderate climate, with average temperatures ranging from a 24-degree low in January to an 84-degree high in July. The frost-free growing season is 117 days, average annual precipitation is 26 inches, average snowfall is up to 28 inches, and the altitude is a pleasant 2,769 feet.

Adventure Awaits

A few local and surrounding assets to help guide your visit:

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
Eagle Cap Excursion Train — 300 Depot Street, Elgin, OR 97827
Anthony Lakes — 47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy, North Powder, OR 97867
Union County Museum — 333 South Main St, Union, OR 97883
Eastern Oregon Livestock Show — 760 E Delta, Union, OR 97883. The oldest livestock show in the Northwest, held the first full week of June since 1908; features PRCA-sanctioned rodeo, FFA/4-H livestock judging, and parimutuel horse racing. Visit website
Pendleton Round-Up — 1114 SW Court Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801
Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway
Union City Park — Union, OR 97883
Catherine Creek State Park — Medical Springs Hwy, Union, OR 97883
Buffalo Peak Golf Course — 1224 East Fulton St, Union, OR 97883

Lodging

Historic Union Hotel — 326 N Main Street, Union, OR 97883
Grande Hot Springs RV Resort — 65182 Hot Lake Lane, La Grande, OR 97850

Historic Union

Explore Union’s history on the interactive Historic Walking Tour, and visit the Historic Victorian Cemetery.

Events

See city events on the News page and the calendar on the homepage. For local community listings, see the Local Directory.