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Union Creek Campground

Fall Sunset
Lake photo from trail near tent camping
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Elkhorns from Soutwest Shore Campground
UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND

About 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. 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.

Number of accommodations: 28

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
A12, Loop: LoopA
6 guests
$36.00
/ per night
A14, Loop: LoopA
6 guests
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 A21, Loop: LoopA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 A23, Loop: LoopA
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
A4, Loop: LoopA
6 guests
$36.00
/ per night
A5, Loop: LoopA
6 guests
$36.00
/ per night
A7, Loop: LoopA
6 guests
$36.00
/ per night
A8, Loop: LoopA
6 guests
$36.00
/ per night
A9, Loop: LoopA
12 guests
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B12, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B13, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B17, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B2, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B6, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B7, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 B8, Loop: LoopB
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C1, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C13, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C14, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C17, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C3, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C4, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C7, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 C9, Loop: LoopC
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$36.00
/ per night
GA, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND
60 guests · Campfire
$120.00
/ per night
GB, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND
60 guests · Campfire
$120.00
/ per night
GC, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND
60 guests · Campfire
$120.00
/ per night
GD, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND
60 guests · Campfire
$120.00
/ per night

Reviews (225)

What Guests Are Saying

Union Creek Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and friendly hosts, creating a welcoming atmosphere for campers. Visitors enjoy the beautiful surroundings, access to trails, and peaceful lake views, making it an excellent choice for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some concerns were noted regarding dog leash enforcement and the price, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests returning annually.

Review Summary

4.6
225 reviews
5
70.2%
158
4
23.6%
53
3
4.0%
9
2
0.9%
2
1
1.3%
3

Brad T

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: C13, Loop: LoopC

5

The staff was amazing and very helpful. The sites are not very close and unmanicured (no lawns) the way camping should be. We will return!!!

Melanie B

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: C4, Loop: LoopC

5

Love this campground. The spots are not right on top of each other. We could see the water from our camp spot and the bugs were not that bad either. There is also a nice little hike along the lake. I would definitely stay here again. So glad we discovered it!!!

Anca P

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: GD, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

This is a wonderful location, with opportunities for boating, paddle boarding, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, or simple sun bathing. It is better to go earlier in the season (June-July, especially), so there is still water in the reservoir. The restrooms are super clean here, and the hosts were incredibly kind and nice. Our only complaint - we were in a group site, GD and the sign indicating the site is a group one and is reserved is very small. So all weekend we had people park in the spots assigned to our group site and wander through our site, without realizing they were in our bubble. Other than that, an excellent experience.

Mitchell O

Verified

July 15, 2020 Stayed at: A5, Loop: LoopA

5

Clean, quite, well maintained campground with friendly helpful camp hosts. Because we were there before the reservoir is drawn down later in the summer, we were able to do a lot of kayaking and saw a lot of birds[eagle, osprey, blue herons, white pelicans, ducks, geese, brands, etc]. Fishing was only fair. Mountain bike/hiking trails around lake. Near historic downtown Baker City and the Oregon Trail Museum as well as the small town of Sumpter that has a huge Flea Market three weekends each summer.

leslie f

Verified

July 14, 2020 Stayed at: C13, Loop: LoopC

5

Great campsite and hosts. We always enjoy our time at Union Creek.

Larry B

Verified

July 13, 2020 Stayed at: C14, Loop: LoopC

4

It is a great campground with large open campsites and nice hiking trails. The lake is great for boating, kayaking and fishing.

Kathy K

Verified

June 27, 2020 Stayed at: A9, Loop: LoopA

4

Great campground. Very well maintained.

LEANN C

Verified

February 26, 2020 Stayed at: C4, Loop: LoopC

1

The last 2 years we have had the group section rented and received nothing but harassment for one reason or another. I have never seen such poor unfriendly management. Our group has been going their every year for the past 35 years and it's been terrible the last couple times. If we find a different place we will go somewhere else . Camping is supposed to be enjoyable not having to worry about the management coming by in their carts to see what we are doing wrong this time. I would recommend new management before nobody camps in this campground anymore. With low lake levels, outdated boat launch, no swimming area, and poor management I would recommend somewhere else if you have a choice.

Darren R

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: A7, Loop: LoopA

3

Hook-ups were fantastic and the bathrooms were very clean. The "lake" area is a bummer though. No beach to speak of and when the water levels are low, the lake smells like a swamp.

Scott J

Verified

January 19, 2020 Stayed at: A12, Loop: LoopA

5

Awesome camp hosts. Super clean restrooms. Nicely kept area. Like that there are reserved and walk up available for the same area.

Location Union Creek Campground

Address:
17564 Sumpter Stage Hwy
Baker City, OR, 97814
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.4149 / -118.011

Elevation: 1703 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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General

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.

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

General

No ATV's or UTV's: Please note that Union Creek Campground has a no ATV, UTV, OHV policy

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