Tiger Creek

Tiger Creek is an easy yet exciting road that winds deep into the northwestern edge of the Umatilla National Forest, just a short drive from Walla Walla. The road itself is not technical, but it deserves respect. It’s a wide shelf road with steep drop-offs, where a moment of complacency could turn serious. There is plenty of washboarding, so airing down your tires is highly recommended, especially if you plan to continue deeper into the forest for more overlanding. Since it’s national forest land, you can generally camp anywhere, but only a few established campsites dot the route. Tiger Creek is the perfect starting point for those wanting an approachable drive with big wilderness payoff, a road that invites both casual explorers and seasoned overlanders into the heart of the Umatilla.