North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
Open seasonally from mid-June through the end of October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Forest Road 7785 is not maintained during winter, and snow may block access from October through May. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out trash policy.
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
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground sits in the southeast Wallowa Mountains within Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, offering a peaceful retreat along the perennial North Fork Catherine Creek. The campground features four large campsites arranged around a central parking area, with picnic tables and fire rings distributed throughout the site. A single vault toilet serves the facility, though campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. The campground's prime appeal is its proximity to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead lies just one mile upstream, providing hikers and horseback riders direct access to the wilderness area. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles. The surrounding mixed conifer forest supports abundant wildlife, making this a popular destination for both summer recreation and fall hunting seasons. Forest Road 7785 provides access but is not maintained during winter months. Snow can block access anytime from October through May, so campers should check conditions before traveling. The pack-it-in, pack-it-out policy means campers must bring garbage bags and remove all trash.
Directions
From La Grande, travel south on Highway 203 for 14 miles toward Union. In Union, turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 11 miles to Catherine Creek Road (Forest Road 7785). Turn left and proceed 5.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Baker City, travel north on I-84 for 5 miles to exit 282 (Highway 203), turn right and go 27 miles to Catherine Creek Road, then turn right and go 5.5 miles to the entrance.
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 | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 962-8500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Campground Page |
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