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North Fork Catherine Creek Campground
The North Fork Catherine Creek Campground is a unique facility since the campsites are spread out for over 1 mile beginning at the Buck Creek road up to the North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead. Each campsite is set back in the cool evergreen forest and is a popular area in the summer months for those wanting to escape the heat, enjoy the sounds of the stream, view wildlife, or take a short hike along the creek. Also located nearby is the North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground, that is avalable on Rec.gov for $40/night.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables |
| Fees: | No fees are required for this site. |
| Open Season: | June |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang gliders and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area. |
| Closest Towns: | La Grande, Oregon (30 miles); Baker City, Oregon (38 miles) |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | La Grande Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From La Grande, Oregon travel south on Highway 203 for 14 miles towards Union, Oregon; in Union turn left on East Beakman St. and follow the signs to continue on Highway 203 (also known as Medical Springs Highway); From Union travel southeast on Highway 203 for 11 more miles to Catherine Creek Road (which becomes Forest Road 7785); Turn left on Catherine Creek Road for 4.2 miles to the North Fork Catherine Creek Recreation Area sign; The campsites begin on the left side of the road after the sign.
From Baker City, Oregon travel north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 282 (State Highway 203- Medical Springs Hihgway); Turn right on Highway 203 and go 27 miles to Catherine Creek Road (which becomes Forest Road 7785); Turn right on Catherine Creek Road for 4.2 miles to the North Fork Catherine Creek Recreation Area sign; The campsites begin on the left side of the road after the sign.
General Notes:
The campsites are composed of pull off parking areas and several small campsites stretched out along the road across from the streamside spruce and fir forest.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 5 single sites and 2 double sites |
RV Camping
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Some of the 7 campsites can take short RVS and trailers |
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| Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
| Tent camping: | 7 campsites |
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