USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Union Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 59
- Hookups
- 55 electric, 55 with water, 4 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 4
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,584 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)
- Lake
- Wallowa Whitman National Forest
- Nearest town
- North Powder
- Address
- 47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy, North Powder, OR, 97867
- Phone
- 541-894-2332
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boating
42 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 519-3993.
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.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy
Fees
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | -4° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 17° | -13° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | 10° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 26° | 8° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 37° | 23° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 41° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 52° | 39° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 52° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 44° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 35° | 22° | 70° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 25° | 9° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 16° | 3° | 47° | 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.
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