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.
Heat Advisory issued July 9 at 9:08PM PDT until July 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected. This will pose a threat of moderate to localized major HeatRisk. Hells Canyon Below 3000 feet. * WHERE...Wallowa County. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 7 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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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