Buck Creek Forest Camp
Open for the season from late May through September. Camping is $10 per night. Day use at the trailhead is $5 per vehicle. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
14 DAY STAY LIMIT
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
About
Located on the western side of Eagle Cap Wilderness, Buck Creek Forest Camp and Trailhead was built to serve both wilderness trail users and overnight campers. After crossing the Buck Creek Bridge off the North Fork Catherine Creek Road, a narrow dirt road travels through isolated forest and towering rock cliffs to reach this remote campground. The campground features 4 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and parking area. Large pull-through and back-in parking areas accommodate long RVs and horse trailers up to 60 feet, while hitching rails and a loading ramp support stock users heading into the wilderness. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water. The area is popular for mushrooming in spring and berry picking in fall. During late summer and fall, big game hunters use the site for day trips and extended overnight hunting excursions. Wilderness permits are required for entering Eagle Cap Wilderness and are self-issued at no fee.
Directions
From La Grande, Oregon, travel south on State Highway 203 for about 25 miles (the road becomes the Medical Springs Highway after leaving Union). Turn left on Catherine Creek Lane (which becomes Forest Road 7785). Travel on FR 7785 for 4 miles to Forest Road 7787. On FR 7787, travel about 4 miles to Forest Road 150. The campground and trailhead are about 1/4 mile further up FR 150. Portions of FR 7787 are narrow and steep with a gravel surface.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| sm.fs.wwnf-webmail@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 962-8500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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