U.S. Forest Service · Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Baker City, OR

Union Creek Campground

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov59 sitesFrom $10 per night60 ft maxFull hookupsFires ok

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Fall SunsetUnion Creek CampgroundUNION CREEK CAMPGROUNDUnion Creek Campground
Photos courtesy of Michelle Dix · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Greenwood Rx (prescribed burn) · 27 mi away · 38 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard with electric55
Group sites4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

59 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
A2LoopAElectricBack-inGravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A3LoopAElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A4LoopAElectricBack-inGravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A5LoopAElectricBack-in55GravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A6LoopAElectricBack-inGravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A7LoopAElectricBack-in55GravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A8LoopAElectricBack-in48GravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A9LoopAElectricBack-in40GravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes12 / 1
A11LoopAElectricBack-inGravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1
A12LoopAElectricBack-in40GravelPartial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 1

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Union Creek Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Damon Rose. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesPayment 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
AccessibilitySites A20, A23, C1, C3 are listed accessible
  • 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.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Union Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.56 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.74 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.92 inches of precipitationApril: 1.66 inches of precipitationMay: 1.84 inches of precipitationJune: 1.62 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.69 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.71 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.79 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.25 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.66 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.32 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 24.8°F averageFebruary: 29.0°F averageMarch: 34.7°F averageApril: 40.4°F averageMay: 47.9°F averageJune: 54.9°F averageJuly: 63.3°F averageAugust: 62.4°F averageSeptember: 54.1°F averageOctober: 43.3°F averageNovember: 32.1°F averageDecember: 24.8°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Austin 3 S, 26 miles from the campground at 4,213 feet, station USC00350356 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year.

Getting there

From Baker City, Oregon, travel south on Highway 7 for about 18 miles. The campground and day-use entrance is on the left side of the road. Follow the signs in the Union Creek Recreation Area down to the various campground loops and areas.

Nearest townBaker City, Oregon
Coordinates44.4149° N, 118.0107° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • 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.

Charges and cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Greenwood Rx

    27 mi from the campground · 38 acres

  • Wildfire
    Mccully

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

  • Prescribed
    Jane 102 Rx

    46 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗39.5 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Union Creek Campground | Sumpter, Oregon

Worth a stop

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.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Malheur National Forest begins about 1.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Union Creek Campground?

Sites at Union Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Union Creek Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Union Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Union Creek Campground?

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Union Creek Campground have?

59 sites, including 55 standard sites with power and 4 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Union Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Union Creek Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Union Creek Campground?

Units are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Drinking water and flush toilets are available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Union Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Union Creek Campground?

Sites A20, A23, C1, and C3 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Union Creek Campground?

The campground is near a boat launch and a small, rocky swim beach. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Union Creek Campground?

Baker City, Oregon. The historic gold mining town of Sumpter is about 10 miles away, West of Hwy 7.

Source: Getting there