Wolf Creek Campground
The campground typically operates mid-May through October. Given the early May date, it may not yet be open for the 2026 season. No potable water is available; bring your own. Sites are first-come, first-served at $6 per night.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. 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
Wolf Creek Campground is a quiet, rustic camping area nestled in a shaded ponderosa pine forest along Wolf Creek in Oregon's Ochoco National Forest. Located about 55 miles southeast of Prineville and 12 miles from the small community of Paulina, this campground provides a remote getaway in the high desert forest of central Oregon. The campground was administratively combined with the former Wolf Creek Industrial Campground, and fees now apply throughout. Each campsite includes a picnic table, and vault toilets are available. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is provided on site. The campground roads are narrow with tight corners, making it unsuitable for larger rigs. Trailers are limited to 20 feet, and RVs over 20 feet are not recommended. A 14-day stay limit applies. The area offers a peaceful forest setting with access to Wolf Creek for those seeking a quiet escape in the Ochoco Mountains.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Take Post-Paulina Highway (State Hwy 380) southeast for about 55 miles, then turn left onto Izee Hwy (County Road 112). Travel 3.5 miles to Beaver Creek Road (County Road 113). Turn left and travel approximately 6 miles to Forest Service Road 42. Follow FS Road 42 for 2 miles to the campground. Approximately 12 miles from the community of Paulina.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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