Lick Creek Campground
The primary camping season is June through September. The campground is not maintained outside this period. Access via the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39) is typically closed by snow from late October through late May or early June.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Lick Creek Campground offers a quiet, rustic camping experience in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area of northeastern Oregon. Located along Lick Creek where it crosses the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, this small campground provides convenient access to the surrounding wilderness and scenic driving opportunities. The forested setting and streamside location make it ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The campground features 9 standard nonelectric campsites, each with a fire ring, picnic table, and parking space. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on-site, so campers must bring an adequate supply. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with reservations also available through Recreation.gov. Sites cost $10 per night, with Interagency Senior/Access Pass holders receiving a 50% discount. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm to 6am. Access to the campground is via Forest Road 39 (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway), which is typically closed by snow from late October through late May or early June. The primary camping season runs June through September when the campground is maintained. The area offers excellent opportunities for day hikes, stream fishing, and wildlife viewing in the dramatic canyon landscape.
Directions
From Enterprise, Oregon, travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles. In Joseph, turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles. Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway), which becomes Forest Road 39. Continue for 16 miles. The campground is on the left after the Lick Creek crossing.
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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