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North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground

The North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground is a small group campground located along the North Fork of Catherine Creek. Situated near the creek in a mixed pine and fir forest, the campground is popular in the summer and fall hunting seasons for those wanting a relaxing secluded site. Located nearby are the North Fork Catherine Creek Campground and the North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead.

General Information

The North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground is composed of 4 large campsites around a large central parking area near the creek.

June

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

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.

Fees for this group facility are $40/night with maximum occupancy of 30 people night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.148389

Longitude: -117.619158

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 and go 5.5 miles to campground entrance sign on the right;

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 and go 5.5 miles to campground entrance sign on the right;

Parking

Some overflow pakring areas

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

At each campsite

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025