North Fork Catherine Creek Campground
The campground typically opens in June and is not maintained during the off-season. Sites are free and first-come first-served with no reservations. Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30-day period.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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 July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. 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
About
The North Fork Catherine Creek Campground is a unique dispersed camping area in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, with campsites spread out for over a mile along a forest road from Buck Creek to the North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead. Each site is tucked back into cool spruce and fir forest, offering solitude and the sounds of the nearby stream. This primitive campground has no fees and operates on a first-come first-served basis. Campers should come prepared as there is no potable water, no restrooms, and trash must be packed out. Picnic tables are provided at each campsite. The setting provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and a base for exploring the adjacent Eagle Cap Wilderness on foot or horseback. The nearby North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground is available separately for larger parties through Recreation.gov. The area is accessed via a one-lane gravel road with turnouts, limiting suitability for large RVs.
Directions
From Union, Oregon: Travel southeast on Highway 203 (Medical Springs Highway) for 11 miles to Catherine Creek Road, which becomes Forest Road 7785. Turn left and continue 4.2 miles to the North Fork Catherine Creek Recreation Area sign. Campsites begin on the left side of the road after the sign. From Baker City: Take I-84 north 5 miles to exit 282, turn right on Highway 203 and go 27 miles to Catherine Creek Road/FR 7785, then turn right for 4.2 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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