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Union Creek Campground
The Union Creek Campground is one of the largest Forest Service campgrounds in eastern Oregon. Set on the northern shore of Phillips Lake amid mature ponderosa pine forest, it offers more than 60 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. Special activities for local and regional visitors include; fishing, hiking, swimming, waterskiing, and boating. Within the Union Creek Recreation site there is also the Union Creek Boat Launch and Union Creek Picnic and Day-use Area.
More information about accessible recreation opportunities can found on Pacific Northwest National Forests, Accessible Adventures website.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations for group campsites, full-hook-up, and other campsites can be made online at: recreation.gov |
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*Full hook ups include: water, sewer, & electricity *Partial hook ups include: water & electric Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator. For visitors with an Interagency Senior Passes, Interagency Access Passes, Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport the discount is 50% |
| Open Season: | May - September |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site. The gate into the recreation area is locked when not in operation by the concessionaire. State boating rules: The Oregon State Marine Board has administrative rules for boaters on Phillips Reservoir.(ORS 250-020-0013 ) No person shall operate a motorboat in excess of a "Slow -- No Wake" speed in the following areas: Phillips Lake: (A) Within 200 feet of a boat launching ramp or designated swimming area; (B) That area known as the Union Creek Inlet, beginning at a point approximately 500 feet south of the Union Creek Boat Launching Ramp and proceeding easterly across the inlet to a point on the opposite shore as marked |
| Closest Towns: | Baker City, Oregon (19 miles) |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Whitman Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for about 18 miles; The campground and day-use entrance is signed on the left side of the road; Follow the signs in the Union Creek Recreation Area down to the various campground loops and areas.
Accessibility:
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 74 single site(s), 2 double site(s), 2 20-50 people group site(s) |
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| No. of Accessible sites | 4 of 78 |
RV Camping
- 20 reservable sites with electrical, water and septic hook-ups
- 18 reservable sites with electrical and water only
| No. of Sites | 38 reservable sites |
| Pavement Type of Parking | Paved parking spurs at all reservable sites |
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Group Camping
The Union Creek Campground has a reservable group use area.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Viewing Scenery
Boating - Motorized
State boating rules: The Oregon State Marine Board has administrative rules for boaters on Phillips Reservoir.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
There are no lifeguards on duty at the designated swimming area.