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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. 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. 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 ADA Access: N
From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for about 18 miles; The campground and day-use entrance is signed on the left side of the road; Follow the signs in the Union Creek Recreation Area down to the various campground loops and areas.
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
Reservations for group campsites, full-hook-up, and other campsites can be made online at: recreation.gov
Really beautiful campground, well maintain restrooms and reasonable prices. The lake and trees are gorgeous. Bring bug spray though!
Nice campground, most of the tent spots are a ways from the road but also kind of close together. not an issue while I was there as I had the place to myself. Bathrooms are clean and place is well managed. Ponderosa pines cover the camp area which is within walking distance to the lake.
Very small sites which to me seemed to close together. Especially at RV Park prices. Just water and electric is $35.00 a night. Higher than many parks equipped with showers and a laundry room. I went 7 miles further up to South Shores campground. Set up my generators and paid $12.00 a night for a vault toilet. Also this campground was empty. I just don't understand.
This campground was really nice, lots of room between camp spots which means a little elbow room between campers and that's great. Camp hosts were really friendly and answered questions about the area. Definitely be going back.
