Union Creek Campground

Campground · Oregon · 59 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

59
Bookable sites
60 ft
Max rig length
up to 60
People per site
4
Accessible sites
5,587 ft
Elevation
Fall Sunset
Photo: Michelle Dix · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.
  • Sewer Dump is inluded with your fee for B and C loops.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 519-3993.

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

The facts

  • 59 bookable sites
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 60 ft
  • Up to 60 people per site
  • Loops: LoopA, LoopB, LoopC, UNION CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

  • 55 Standard Electric
  • 4 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade

Not recorded upstream: grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

59 campsites at Union Creek Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
A11LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A12LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft6
A13LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A14LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft6
A15LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A16LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A17LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A18LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A19LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A2LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A20LoopAStandard ElectricBack InPaved—6♿
A21LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
A22LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A23LoopAStandard ElectricBack InPaved—6♿
A24LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
A3LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
A4LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A5LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
A6LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
A7LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
A8LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel40 ft6
A9LoopAStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft12
B1LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel60 ft6
B10LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B11LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B12LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
B13LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel40 ft6
B14LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B15LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B17LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
B2LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
B3LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B4LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B5LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B6LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
B7LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel40 ft6
B8LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft6
B9LoopBStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
B16LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C1LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel60 ft6♿
C10LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C11LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C12LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C13LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
C14LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft6
C15LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C17LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel35 ft6
C2LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C3LoopCStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft6♿
C4LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
C5LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C6LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel45 ft6
C7LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft6
C8LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel—6
C9LoopCStandard ElectricBack InGravel55 ft6
GAUNION CREEK CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft60
GBUNION CREEK CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft60
GCUNION CREEK CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft60
GDUNION CREEK CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft60

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.

44.41490, -118.01070 · 44°24'53.6"N 118°0'38.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F343946536271838373594234
Low °F151923283439434235282216
Precip in2.61.71.91.71.81.60.70.70.81.32.73.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 26.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

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

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Lake photo from trail near tent camping
Photo: Michelle Dix · Recreation.gov
Map
Photo: Damon Rose · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about Union Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Union Creek Campground?
Yes, Union Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Union Creek Campground have?
59 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Union Creek Campground?
60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Does Union Creek Campground have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Union Creek Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Union Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-26.

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