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Union Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
59[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[3]
Sites with electric
55[4]

Union Creek Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Oregon[5]. Recreation.gov lists 59 overnight campsites there and says it can be reserved[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov places this campground on the north shore of Phillips Reservoir, about 18 miles south of Baker City[6]. It says this is the northeastern Oregon campground, not the one near Medford[6]. Of the 59 listed sites, 55 are standard electric and 4 are group sites without electric[1]. Recreation.gov lists 37 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 1 that accepts a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3]. The listing also mentions separate walk-in tent camping[6]. Reservations are made on Recreation.gov[2].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 59
Site types[1] 55 standard electric, 4 group standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 4
Hookups[4] electric 55, water 55, sewer 22 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 60 ft (median 45 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 37 sites, tent at 1 sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 2:00 PM
Check-out[11] 12:00 PM
People per site[12] 6 at most sites (6 to 60)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Union Creek Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2]. Recreation.gov notes a $10 non-refundable online booking fee that may apply to some facilities[13].
Does Union Creek Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list 55 sites with electric hookups at 30 amp, 55 with water hookups and 22 with sewer hookups, out of 59 campsites[4]. Counts are per listed record, not a promise for every site.
How long an RV can Union Creek Campground take?
Recreation.gov lists 60 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
Are campfires allowed at Union Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 4 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM for 49 of 59 sites and check-out at 12:00 PM[10][11].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 59 overnight campsites at Union Creek Campground: 55 standard electric, 4 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Union Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Union Creek Campground: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 45 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Union Creek Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 55 sites with electric hookups (30 amp), 55 with water hookups, 22 with sewer hookups, out of 59 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Union Creek Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Oregon. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Union Creek Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Union Creek Campground: 37 sites accept an RV or trailer and 1 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 4 of the 59 campsites at Union Creek Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Union Creek Campground: yes at all 4 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-in time at Union Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM (for 49 of 59 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Union Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Union Creek Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 60). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.