Open
The campground is currently open on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites 64-87 have a narrow access road with tight curves and large trees that may be difficult for some vehicles. Bears frequent the area; keep a clean camp and store food in closed containers.
About
Union Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch of old-growth forest in the Union Creek Historic District, where its namesake creek intersects the Rogue River. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, the campground retains a classic national forest character with well-spaced sites tucked among large trees. The Upper Rogue River here is fed by snowmelt and springs from the Cascade Range, including Mount Mazama's slopes.
The campground offers 73 individual sites, most standard nonelectric, plus 3 full-hookup RV sites located near the day-use parking area along an ATV trail. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Thirteen vault toilets and drinking water spigots are distributed throughout. A campground host sells firewood and gray water sumps are available. Union Creek Resort is within walking distance, providing a convenience store, restaurant, and ice cream shop.
The entire length of the Upper Rogue River is paralleled by the hiker-only Upper Rogue River Trail, easily accessed for short segments. The Rogue Gorge Trail System connects Rogue Gorge Day Use through the campground to Natural Bridge Day Use Area. Nearby attractions include Rogue Gorge, Natural Bridge (where the river runs underground through a lava tube), Diamond Lake Resort, and Crater Lake National Park.
Directions
From Medford, take OR-62 (Crater Lake Highway) approximately 56 miles toward Crater Lake National Park. The campground is on the left (west) through the Union Creek Wayside parking area. From Klamath Falls, travel north on US 97 to OR-62, then west about 15 miles past Crater Lake National Park to Farewell Bend at the intersection of OR-62 and OR-230; Union Creek is about 1 mile south on OR-62.
