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Wickiup Campground

Current Conditions
Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Pack it in/Pack it out. Anything take home anything you bring with you into the forest, including all trash. Examples of trash: cigarette butts, cans, bottles, and food.

Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months and listen to the creek flow past.  This is a beautiful campground that offers opportunities for picnicking and stream fishing.  The campground is a good starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and fall months. 

 

General Information

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Please DO NOT pasture horses on Wickiup Creek or in the riparian area.  Horses are not allowed within the campground perimeter except for loading or unloading.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $6 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $3 per vehicle per day

$6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle

Malheur national forest supervisors office and blue mountain ranger district

Address: 431 Patterson Bridge Road John Day, OR 97845
Phone: (541) 575-3000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.2170081

Longitude: -118.8529284

Directions

From John Day, OR. travel south on US Highway 395 approximately 10 miles to the junction with County Road 65.  Follow County Road 65 approximately 7 miles the campground will be on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Recreation Groups

rock formation

Recreation Sites, Trails and Campgrounds located on the Blue Mountain Ranger District

Last updated May 4, 2026