USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Wickiup Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 with water, 6 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,311 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WICKIUP N CG MRS (NFSR 1516995) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Malheur National Forest
- Nearest town
- John Day
- Address
- Blue Mountain Ranger District, John Day , OR, 97845
About
Overview
Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months and listen to the creek flow past. This is a beautiful campground that offers opportunities for picnicking and stream fishing. The campground is a good starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and fall months.
Recreation
Wickiup Campground offers a variety of recreation opportunities for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors. The shaded setting along Canyon Creek provides an inviting spot for relaxing picnics and peaceful stream fishing. From the campground, hikers can easily set out to explore nearby forest trails, while wildlife enthusiasts will find plenty of chances to observe animals in their natural habitat. During the summer and fall months, the area also serves as a convenient base for hunters accessing the surrounding terrain.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.
Nearby Attractions
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site
Dry Soda Lookout
Starr Campground
Parish Cabin Campground
Blue Mountain Ranger District
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 21° | 2° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 22° | 3° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 27° | 16° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 31° | 11° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 41° | 29° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 47° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 57° | 43° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 58° | 47° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 49° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 39° | 23° | 74° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 32° | 3° | 62° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 19° | -1° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Parish Cabin Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 17 sites
- Starr Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 11 sites
- Murray Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 6 sites
- Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 1 sites
- Strawberry Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 10 sites
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