Overview
One of Eastern Oregon’s largest Forest Service campgrounds, Union Creek Campground is located 18 miles South of Baker City. Sitting along Phillips Reservoir’s North shore, Union Creek Campground boasts many amenities including over 60 tent/trailer sites, some with full hookups. There is access to boating, mountain biking, hiking and more. This campground is part of the Union Creek Recreation Area, which includes a picnic and day-use area. Union Creek Campground is set on three loops with separate walk-in tent camping, and it has four group sites that can accommodate large groups up to 60 people.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(4 of 59 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(All campsites have Driveway Entry)
Firepit
(4 of 59 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Picnic Table
(4 of 59 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(56 of 59 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(43 of 59 campsites have Site Acceses)
Water Hookup
(55 of 59 campsites have Water Hookup)
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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 60ft
trailer-Up to 60ft
tent-N/A
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.