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Union Creek Campground

Wallowa Whitman National Forest

Upcoming Availability

13 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

20

sites

Wed, Jul 29

20

sites

Thu, Jul 30

15

sites

Fri, Jul 31

4

sites

Sat, Aug 1

5

sites

Sun, Aug 2

15

sites

Mon, Aug 3

17

sites

Tue, Aug 4

20

sites

Wed, Aug 5

19

sites

Thu, Aug 6

16

sites

Fri, Aug 7

7

sites

Sat, Aug 8

8

sites

Sun, Aug 9

15

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

One of Eastern Oregon’s largest Forest Service campgrounds, Union Creek Campground is located 18 miles South of Baker City. The parking spurs are paved and gravel and large enough for any size RV. Phillips Reservoir is a popular destination within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest because it offers scenic views of the surrounding Elkhorn Mountains.

max Stay

14

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The parking spurs are paved and gravel and large enough for any size RV. Several sites offer full hookups, and some others offer water and electric. Units are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Drinking water and flush toilets are available. Some of the facilities are handicap-accessible. Sewer Dump is inluded with your fee for B and C loops.

Natural Features

Phillips Reservoir is a popular destination within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest because it offers scenic views of the surrounding Elkhorn Mountains. The shoreline is forested with a mix of Ponderosa pine and various firs interspersed with small grasslands. Visitors enjoy several varieties of colorful wildflowers in the spring.

Recreation

The campground is near a boat launch and a small, rocky swim beach. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, and water skiing. Anglers can fish for bass, trout and perch. There's an access point for the Phillips Lake Shoreline Trail, a scenic trail for hiking and mountain biking. This trail can be connected to make a 16 mile loop around the lake.

Nearby Attractions

The historic gold mining town of Sumpter is about 10 miles away, West of Hwy 7. Visitors can explore the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Park, browse the holiday weekend flea markets or take a ride on a historic steam locomotive.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

42 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site B7

LoopB

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C4

LoopC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A18

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A4

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C1

LoopC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A5

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A16

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A13

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B12

LoopB

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C17

LoopC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site C9

LoopC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A20

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A14

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A22

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A17

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C13

LoopC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A3

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B11

LoopB

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site GD

UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

60

people

Yes

shade

Site A15

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B13

LoopB

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C3

LoopC

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A21

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A7

LoopA

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Click here for more information about Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
PLEASE NOTE: This Union Creek Campground is located in northeastern Oregon in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. This is not the Union Creek Campground located in southwestern Oregon near Medford. Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
No ATV's or UTV's: Please note that Union Creek Campground has a no ATV, UTV, OHV policy

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Common questions

Is Union Creek Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 13 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Jul 28. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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