Planning Your Trip and
Accommodations
Prices, Payment and Refunds
Reservations and Cancellations
Check in and Check out Times
Pet Policy
During your Visit to Joseph, Oregon
Mountain View Motel Amenities
Mountain View RV
Campground Amenities
Mountain View Tepee Camping Amenities
Frequently Asked
Questions
about the Mountain View
Motel & RV Park
How much do motel rooms cost?
Room and suite prices vary by season
and during Chief Joseph Days.
Please see the individual Motel Room
pages for season-specific rates and
details.
How much does RV camping cost?
Please see the RV Camping Prices for
pricing details.
How much do tepee rentals cost?
Please see the Tepee Camping page
for pricing details.
Do the prices include Lodging Tax?
No. The published website prices don’t
include the current 6.5% State and
County Lodging taxes.
What types of payment do you
accept?
Cash, personal check, money order,
Traveler’s Checks or credit cards
(preferably VISA or MasterCard).
When do we pay for the rooms,
suites with kitchens, RV camping
or tepee camping?
Payment is due at check-in.
What about refunds?
Refunds will not be given for early
departures due to bad weather or
impromptu Guest decision.
What amenities does the Mountain
View Motel offer?
The recently-renovated rooms and
suites feature homey eclectic retro
décor, sliding glass doors that open onto
back decks with patio furniture and a
barbeque grille. Most have stunning
views of the Wallowa Mountains. Please
refer to the individual Motel Room
pages for amenitiy details.
What kind of cleaning products do
you use?
We use mildly citrus-scented cleaner-
polish on the floors and scent-free,
bleach-free detergent for laundering
bedding and towels.
What amenities does the Mountain
View RV Park offer?
This seasonal kid-friendly RV Park
features spacious RV sites surrounded
by lush lawns, a grassy playing field for
frisbee, catch and horseshoes, mountain
views, free WiFi, seasonal creek and
swimming hole and great star-gazing.
See the RV Campground page for
more specifics.
What amenities do the Mountain
View Tepees offer?
The seasonal tepees are decorated with
Native American designs and include
carpeting, heater and lantern with
flickering LED flames, comfortable foam
mattresses and inside electrical
receptacles for charging your phones
and tablets. The tepees are surrounded
by cooling, lush lawns with picnic tables,
stunning mountain views, wonderful
star-gazing and free WiFi. Learn more
on the Tepee Camping page
When is the office open?
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 7 days a week,
except occasionally later in the morning
during “hibernation season” in the dead
of Winter.
What time is check-in?
Check-in time is after 2:00 PM.
What if we can’t arrive before 9:00
PM when the office closes?
For the motel, call before 9:00 PM to
arrange for late check-in.
For the RV Park, we don’t check in or
allow RV parking after close of business
at 9:00 PM or after dark.
What time is check-out?
Official check-out time is before 11:00
AM. Sometimes, a late check-out can be
arranged, depending on the ebb and
flow of motel or RV Park traffic.
Where do I leave the key when I
check out of the motel?
Just leave the key on the table and lock
the door on the way out.
Can I bring my pet(s)?
The Mountain View Motel & RV
Park is now completely pet free.
What’s there to do around Joseph,
Oregon?
There are lots of fun things to do all
year-round in this area! Please see the
Things To Do and Events & Festivals
pages for some great ideas.
Are there any good restaurants in
the Joseph area?
Indeed, Joseph and Enterprise are
blessed with excellent casual-dining
restaurants -- everything from American
to Chinese, steak houses, drive-ins,
brew pubs, pizza parlors, sandwich
shops – all within about 5 minutes of
the Mountain View Motel & RV Park.
Can we have a campfire?
Firewood campfires are only allowed in
the RV Campground’s in-ground fire pits
(bring your own firewood and kindling),
except during burn bans when no wood
fires are allowed. However, during the
burn bans, propane fire rings are OK.
Where can I get a fishing license?
Either at the Sports Corral or Joseph
Hardware in Joseph, Oregon.
Is there a local hospital?
Yes, Wallowa Memorial Hospital (541-
426-3111) in Enterprise, Oregon is a
full-service hospital including
Ambulance/Paramedic Service and
Emergency Room.
Mountain View Motel & RV Park
83450 Joseph Hwy, Joseph, Oregon 97846
Lat: 45.38120, Lon: -117.23067
Office Hours
How do I book Accommodations
at the Mountain View Motel &
RV Park?
Reservations are made the traditional
way by speaking directly with a friendly,
knowledgeable person at the front desk.
Welcome to our support center where
you can find answers to frequently asked
questions about the Mountain View
Motel & RV Park. If you can’t find
answers to any of your questions, please
call Scott, the Owner, at 541-432-2982
any day of the week between 9:00 AM
and 9:00 PM.
Where is the Mountain View Motel
& RV Park?
The Mountain View Motel & RV Park is
located at the foot of the Wallowa
Mountains near Joseph on the Hells
Canyon Scenic Byway (OR Hwy 82) in
Eastern Oregon. Look for the motel sign
on the west side of the road between
Enterprise and Joseph. See the Map &
Directions page for diving distances
and directions.
How do I contact the Mountain
View Motel & RV Park?
Call 541-432-2982 during office hours,
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, or send us an email
from the form on the Contact Us page.
Is the Mountain View Motel open
year-round?
Yes. Spring is filled with renewed
promise; Summer with adventure; Fall
with glorious harvest colors, balmy days
and crisp nights; and Winter with its
white blanket that’s prettier than a
Currier & Ives Christmas Card.
Is the Mountain View RV Park open
year-round?
No. The Mountain View’s RV Park is
seasonal, typically operating from May
15 to October 15, depending on the
weather.
Is tent camping allowed at the
Mountain View RV Park?
No. Tent camping is no longer available
at the Mountain View Park. “Extra tents”
are not permitted on RV-occupied RV
sites.
How far is the Mountain View from
Joseph, Oregon?
About one mile or less than 2 minutes
north of Joseph.
How far is the Mountain View Motel
& RV Park from Wallowa Lake?
About 2½ miles or 5 minutes north of
Wallowa Lake.
How far is the Mountain View from
Wallowa Lake State Park?
Wallowa State Park is at the south end
of Wallowa Lake, about 6 miles from the
Mountain View Motel & RV Park.
Can I walk to Joseph from the
Mountain View Motel & RV Park?
Yes, however, it’s not recommended
since OR Hwy 82 has narrow shoulders
without any pedestrian paths. And
drivers are often distracted by the
spectacular Eastern Oregon scenery.
Is there cell phone coverage in the
Joseph area?
Yes. Verizon and US Cellular are good
and AT&T is getting better.
Do you have WiFi?
Yes, there’s WiFi throughout the
Mountain View Motel & RV Park.
How do I choose a room or suite
that best suits my needs?
Please see room images, descriptions,
amenities and prices on the individual
Motel Room pages. Or call 541-432-
2982 during office hours, 9:00 AM to
9:00 PM, to chat with Scott, the Owner.
Is smoking permitted in the rooms
or suites?
No, all rooms are smoke-free. Smoking
is allowed, however, outside the rooms
on either the front porches or back
decks, where receptacles are provided
for cigarette butts. Smoking is also
allowed while strolling around the
property BUT please don’t discard
cigarette butts on the grounds. Thanks.
Can I charge my electric vehicle at
the Mountain View Motel & RV
Park?
No, the Mountain View Motel & RV Park
is not an electric vehicle charging
station. There are, however, public
charging stations in Joseph and
Enterprise.
Is the Mountain View Motel biker-
friendly?
Yes. And we are happy to provide “bike
towels” and detergent for motorcycle
baths.
Is the Mountain View Motel hunter-
friendly?
Absolutely! Hunters especially enjoy
being able to spread out in the spacious
motel suites with fully-equipped
kitchens, private decks and secure
parking right in front of the rooms and
suites. And they appreciate the motel’s
Hunter’s Special Deal -- pay for four
nights lodging and get a 5th night FREE
during the Fall hunting season.
Is there room to park an extra
vehicle, boat or quad trailer near
my room?
Sure, there’s plenty of extra parking
space for boats and quad trailers, either
within the motel courtyard or nearby in
the Mountain View RV Park.
Do you accommodate family
reunions or group gatherings?
Yes indeed! The Mountain View Motel &
RV Park bends over backward to
accommodate group get togethers
and can provide motel rooms and
suites with kitchens, RV camping and
tepee camping.
What will the local weather be like?
Local weather can change quickly due to
local topography. So, it’s best to check
the local forecast online either before or
while traveling.
What if our party “grew by a few
more guests” than planned?
For the motel, we can accommodate
add-on guests as long as the total
number of guests doesn’t exceed our
published occupancy limits per the Fire
Marshall.
For the RV Park, again, we can
accommodate add-on guests as long as
the total number of guests doesn’t
exceed our published occupancy limits.
How do I book motel lodging, RV
camping or tepee camping?
Call 541-432-2982 during office
hours between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Can I make reservations for next
year?
We book reservations by calendar year
beginning the 2nd week of January.
Are there minimum stay
requirements?
Yes, we have a 2-day minimum for all
weekends during prime season
(typically from Memorial Day week
through Labor Day Weekend) and
certain other events as noted on the
Motel Lodging, RV Camping and
Tepee Camping pages.
Does the Mountain View Motel &
RV Park require credit card
information or deposits to secure
reservations?
Credit card information is required to
secure reservations. Deposits are not
required.
Do I have to provide my email
address for reservations?
No.
Do you provide reservation E-mail
confirmations?
Yes, if requested.
Is there a fee for modifying a
reservation?
Reservation modifications are free if
done at least 48 hours before the
reservation check-in date. Modifications
within less than 48 hours of the
reservation check-in date may be
subject to the cost of the reserved stay,
depending on the circumstances.
Is there a Cancellation Policy or
Fee?
Cancellations are free if done at least 48
hours before the reservation check-in
date. For cancellations within less than
48 hours of the reservation check-in
date, the Customer’s credit card may be
charged for part or all of the loss-of-
business-income (including lodging tax)
for the reserved stay, depending on the
circumstances.
What about “No Shows” without
reservation cancellation?
Regarding No Shows of a one (1)
night reservation, the Customer’s credit
card will be charged for one night’s
loss-of-business income (including
lodging tax). For No Shows of a multi-
night reservation, the Customer’s credit
card will be charged at least two night’s
loss-of-business income (including
lodging tax), depending on the length
of the reservation.
Book Direct at 541-432-2982
during office hours, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
OFFICE HOURS:
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 7 Days
CHECK IN: after 2:00 PM
CHECK OUT: before 11:00 AM
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