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Lick Creek Campground
Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, this campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | This site is not reservable. |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | Single unit campsites = $10.00/night. A self-service fee station is located at the campground. |
| Open Season: | June - September |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
| Closest Towns: | Joseph, Oregon (24 miles) |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Wallowa Mountains Office |
General Information
Directions:From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 16 miles. The campground is on the left after the Lick Creek crossing.
Advisory: The scenic byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.
Activities
Campground Camping
12 campsites; 5 tent/trailer and 7 tent only
| No. of Sites | 12 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 5 tent/trailer sites |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | At each campsite |
| Tent camping: | 7 tent only sites |
| Toilets: | Vault accessible toilet |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Overnight fee required |
| Accessible: | Accessible vault toilets |