Welch Creek Cg/Th
The campground is maintained from Memorial Day through mid-November. Fees are collected through November 15. Winter access is available by snowmobile only when roads are impassable due to snow. First-come, first-served; no reservations.
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
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.
About
Welch Creek Campground has long been a favorite gathering spot for family reunion camp-outs and group hunting trips in the Umatilla National Forest. The campground's open area and easy parking access make it ideal for such events, with all sites accommodating large RVs. The facility includes 6 campsites: 2 back-in sites, 3 pull-beside sites, and Site 6, a large pull-through group site that accommodates up to 40 people and sits directly adjacent to the 4-stall recreational stock corral. Amenities are basic: there is one accessible vault toilet but no potable water or garbage service. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The campground sits on the bank of Desolation Creek and serves as a trailhead for the Desolation OHV trail system. Local attractions include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and photography. Olive Lake, offering fishing, boating, and swimming, is approximately 13 miles east along Forest Road 10. The campground is maintained from Memorial Day through mid-November, but remains accessible year-round when not blocked by snow. Winter access requires snowmobiles once roads become impassable.
Directions
From Ukiah, OR, travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Turn left (south) on Hwy 395 and go about 15 miles, then turn left (east) onto Forest Service Road 55. Drive less than 1 mile, then turn right (south) onto FSR 10. Travel about 12 miles on Forest Road 10; Welch Campground is on the right (south).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 427-3231 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead |
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