North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whitman National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 30
- People per site
- 4,121 ft
- Elevation
Overview
- North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campgrouind is situated along North Fork Catherine Creek in the southeast Wallowa Mountains of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area has abundant wildlife and plant species, and sits in a mixed confer forest. There are two wilderness trailheads nearby.
Recreation
The campground is a mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, a main portal to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This trail is open to horses and hikers, and is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles.
Facilities
Several picnic tables and fire rings are located at this site. There is one vault toilet in the campground.
Natural Features
North Fork Catherine Creek flows strong year-round.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 962-8500.Charges & Cancellations
For cancellations, please contact Recreation.gov.
The facts
- Season: June — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 30 people per site
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
1 campsite at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:59 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground | — | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Moderate | Riverfront | — | 30 | 🐾 |
Getting there
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Site is located approximately 17 miles southeast of Union, Oregon. Union is about 14 miles southeast of La Grande. From Union, take Hwy 203 east. The road turns southeast up Catherine Creek. Follow the road for 11 miles and turn east onto FS Rd. 7785. Stay on 7785 for 5.5 miles and the group site is on the right through a gate.
45.14854, -117.61928 · 45°8'54.7"N 117°37'9.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
The nightly/daily fee rate is $40. There are no walk up reservations/payments available on site, and no cellular service to make a payment online.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?
- Yes, North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground.
- Does North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Fees for this group facility are $40/night with maximum occupancy of 30 people night
Restrictions:
- General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang gliders and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.
Camping near North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
- Two Color Guard Station 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Fork Catherine Creek Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
- Buck Creek Forest Camp and Trailhead 2.3 mi · Facility
- West Eagle Meadows Trailhead 8.5 mi · Facility
- Moss Springs Trailhead 9.2 mi · Facility
- Moss Springs Campground 9.2 mi · Campground
- Two Color Campground 11.4 mi · Campground
- Tamarack Campground 12 mi · Campground
- Shady Campground 13.8 mi · Campground
- Wallowa Mtns/Eagle Cap Area 13.8 mi · Facility
- Arrow Forest Camp 14 mi · Campground
- Turkey Flat Forest Camp 14.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-963-7186
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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