North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground

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.