Union Creek Campground
Open May through September. The campground is currently full as of May 21, 2026, but overflow camping is available. Reservations are accepted through Recreation.gov. The dump station is included with Loop B and C site fees.
Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 12:53PM MDT until June 27 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY... .A strong low pressure system will begin to move into the area later today, bringing a cold front through the area early Friday morning. Widespread showers will follow behind the front throughout the day Friday into Saturday, however clearing behind the front late Friday morning will enable scattered thunderstorm development. Thunderstorms may produce erratic outflow gusts up to 50 mph. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Friday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 671 Steens Mountain, 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM. * TIMING...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Friday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Saturday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From Recreation.gov
Campground is Full as of 5/21/2026. *Overflow Camping Is available.* Call **541-519-3993** for questions.
About
Union Creek Campground sits on the scenic north shore of Phillips Reservoir within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, offering dramatic views of the surrounding Elkhorn Mountains. As one of Eastern Oregon's largest Forest Service campgrounds, it provides over 60 sites across three loops: Loop A offers full hookups (water/electric/sewer), while Loops B and C provide water and electric connections. A separate walk-in tent camping area and four group sites accommodating up to 60 people are also available. The parking spurs are paved and gravel, large enough for any size RV. Recreation opportunities abound with a boat launch and small rocky swim beach nearby. Phillips Reservoir supports bass, trout, and perch fishing, along with swimming, water skiing, kayaking, and jet skiing. The Phillips Lake Shoreline Trail offers 16 miles of hiking and mountain biking when connected as a full loop. The shoreline is forested with Ponderosa pine and various firs interspersed with small grasslands, featuring colorful wildflowers in spring. The historic gold mining town of Sumpter lies about 10 miles west on Highway 7, where visitors can explore Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Park or ride a historic steam locomotive. ATVs, UTVs, and OHVs are not permitted in the campground. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., checkout at noon, with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $36 - $120 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| campgrounds@anthonylakes.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 519-3993 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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