U.S. Forest Service · Wallowa Whitman National Forest · La Grande, OR

North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground

- North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campgrouind is situated along North Fork Catherine Creek in the southeast Wallowa Mountains of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area has abundant wildlife and plant species, and sits in a mixed confer forest. There are two wilderness trailheads nearby.

Reservable · Recreation.gov1 siteFrom $40 per nightPets okFires ok

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View from the parking area through the central site, with North Fork Catherine Creek in the background.North Fork Catherine Creek with trees around it.North Fork Catherine Creek Group CampgroundView from the parking area through the central site, with North Fork Catherine Creek in the background.
Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman NF · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Bird Track 610/607A Rx (prescribed burn) · 35 mi away · 141 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteSurfaceWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
North Fork Catherine Creek Group CampgroundGravelNo / –Riverfront30 / 15YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesThe nightly/daily fee rate is $40. There are no walk up reservations/payments available on site, and no cellular service to make a payment online.

Several picnic tables and fire rings are located at this site. There is one vault toilet in the campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonJune
ForestWallowa Whitman National Forest
BookingThis site is reservable.
FeesFees for this group facility are $40/night with maximum occupancy of 30 people night
RulesGeneral rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang gliders and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.

Wallowa Whitman National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.19 inches of precipitation, 5.3 inches of snowFebruary: 0.93 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowMarch: 1.26 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowApril: 1.68 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMay: 2.47 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 1.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.22 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.5°F averageFebruary: 35.7°F averageMarch: 41.6°F averageApril: 46.6°F averageMay: 54.4°F averageJune: 60.5°F averageJuly: 68.3°F averageAugust: 68.5°F averageSeptember: 59.8°F averageOctober: 48.5°F averageNovember: 39.2°F averageDecember: 32.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Union, 12 miles from the campground at 2,777 feet, station USC00358746 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 16 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

North Fork Catherine Creek Group Site is located approximately 17 miles southeast of Union, Oregon. Union is about 14 miles southeast of La Grande. From Union, take Hwy 203 east. The road turns southeast up Catherine Creek. Follow the road for 11 miles and turn east onto FS Rd. 7785.

Nearest townLa Grande, Oregon
Coordinates45.1485° N, 117.6193° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Bird Track 610/607A Rx

    35 mi from the campground · 141 acres

  • Prescribed
    Birdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx

    36 mi from the campground · 377 acres

  • Wildfire
    Mccully

    39 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained

  • Prescribed
    Starvation 11A Rx

    42 mi from the campground · 719 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.8 mi
Outdoor gearJoseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗23.6 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Eagle Cap Wilderness, which overlaps Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

North Fork Catherine Creek flows strong year-round.

Recreation

The campground is a mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, a main portal to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This trail is open to horses and hikers, and is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

Sites at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

The nightly/daily fee rate is $40. There are no walk up reservations/payments available on site, and no cellular service to make a payment online.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

The campground is a mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, a main portal to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?

La Grande, Oregon.

Source: Getting there

What if North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Buck Creek Campground (2.3 mi), West Eagle Meadow Camping (8.5 mi), and Moss Springs Campground (9.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby