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About Union Creek Campground

One of Eastern Oregon’s largest Forest Service campgrounds, Union Creek Campground is located 18 mi 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.

Available sites

28 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ A12, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ A14, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 A21, Loop: LoopA RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A23, Loop: LoopA RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ A4, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ A5, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ A7, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ A8, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ A9, Loop: LoopA Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
🚐 B12, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B13, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B17, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · 55 ft long · Gravel
🚐 B2, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 B6, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 B7, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B8, Loop: LoopB RV
30 amp · 42 ft long · Gravel
🚐 C1, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C13, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C14, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C17, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C3, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C4, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C7, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C9, Loop: LoopC RV
30 amp · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ GA, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ GB, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ GC, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ GD, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews

520 reviews

Summary

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Union Creek Campground is a well-maintained and peaceful destination, praised for its spacious sites and friendly camp hosts. While some visitors noted the lake's low water levels and challenges accessing it, many enjoyed the clean facilities, abundant hiking trails, and overall quiet atmosphere. Overall, it’s regarded as a great camping spot with a scenic setting, making it a favorite among campers.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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4 stars 22.1% (115)
3 stars 4.2% (22)
2 stars 1.2% (6)
1 star 1.3% (7)

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Guy H

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September 5, 2022 Stayed at: B2, Loop: LoopB

Great spot, spread out sites.

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Guy H

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September 5, 2022 Stayed at: B2, Loop: LoopB

Great spot, spread out sites.

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Vernon M

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August 20, 2022 Stayed at: GD, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND

The lake is currently very low, so that is a big drawback. But the hosts were helpful. The entire campground was not very full, plus, we were in a group site off to the side, so it seemed like we had the whole place to ourselves. The quiet was nice. Temps were in the high 80s (expected in mid August), but the nights did cool off to the mid 50s. It was a great place to have a family reunion.

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Vernon M

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August 20, 2022 Stayed at: GD, Loop: UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND

The lake is currently very low, so that is a big drawback. But the hosts were helpful. The entire campground was not very full, plus, we were in a group site off to the side, so it seemed like we had the whole place to ourselves. The quiet was nice. Temps were in the high 80s (expected in mid August), but the nights did cool off to the mid 50s. It was a great place to have a family reunion.

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sean p

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August 10, 2022 Stayed at: A14, Loop: LoopA

The camp host was amazing, the campground was spotless and the rv full hookups made our trip more enjoyable. Def a new spot for us to keep coming to in the future. Fingers crossed the lake will return to it till state soon.

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sean p

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August 10, 2022 Stayed at: A14, Loop: LoopA

The camp host was amazing, the campground was spotless and the rv full hookups made our trip more enjoyable. Def a new spot for us to keep coming to in the future. Fingers crossed the lake will return to it till state soon.

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Allen D

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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: C4, Loop: LoopC

The campground was very nice, well maintained, and the camp hosts were very helpful. The sites were good, and shade was fair. Electric and water hook-ups worked fine. Garbage/recycle pickup was a very good feature. The reason I am only rating the overall experience as good was due to Phillips Lake. Some of the benefits of going to this campground, as described by Recreation.gov, was concession stands at boat ramps, and other activities. We went there at the beginning of August. Water level was at 15%, and lake access was very poor. I promised grandkids the ability to go fishing. Impossible given the fast drop rate of the lake - pure mud. I'm guessing that everything shuts down at this campground after the July 4th weekend. After that, good luck!

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Allen D

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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: C4, Loop: LoopC

The campground was very nice, well maintained, and the camp hosts were very helpful. The sites were good, and shade was fair. Electric and water hook-ups worked fine. Garbage/recycle pickup was a very good feature. The reason I am only rating the overall experience as good was due to Phillips Lake. Some of the benefits of going to this campground, as described by Recreation.gov, was concession stands at boat ramps, and other activities. We went there at the beginning of August. Water level was at 15%, and lake access was very poor. I promised grandkids the ability to go fishing. Impossible given the fast drop rate of the lake - pure mud. I'm guessing that everything shuts down at this campground after the July 4th weekend. After that, good luck!

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Carol K

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August 8, 2022 Stayed at: B12, Loop: LoopB

Such a nice campsite. We stop here on our way to Idaho. But would like to stay longer. Large private campsites. Clean flush toilets. Very nice.

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Rick D

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August 8, 2022 Stayed at: A8, Loop: LoopA

Our favorite campground,have been there more than a dozen times over the last few years.Hosts are great and very helpful.Love the place

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Location & Directions for Union Creek Campground

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

Elevation: 1,703 ft

Getting There

From Baker City, Oregon, travel south on Highway 7 for about 18 mi. 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 town

Baker City, OR - 44 mi

About over 1 hr (79 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Click here for more information about Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
  • 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.
  • No ATV's or UTV's: Please note that Union Creek Campground has a no ATV, UTV, OHV policy

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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