Lick Creek Campground
Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, Lick Creek Campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway. Primary use season is June through September. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass… |
Lick Creek CG has 9 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking spaces.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June to September |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is located at the campground. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 16 miles.
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.1576° N, 117.0343° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
32 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
32 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
39 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedLojo Starvation 13A Underburn Rx
41 mi from the campground · 110 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 16.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.3 miIndian Crossing Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.6 miTenderfoot Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.9 miLick Creek Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
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
This campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 5.8 miEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 acres
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lick Creek Campground?
Sites at Lick Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lick Creek Campground?
Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass…
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lick Creek Campground have?
9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Lick Creek Campground?
Lick Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Lick Creek Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Lick Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Crossing Campground (3.3 mi), Hidden Campground (4.1 mi), and Twin Lakes Campground (5.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby