Campground

Facilities

  • The parking spurs are paved and gravel and large enough for any size RV. Several sites offer full hookups, and some others offer water and electric.  
  • Units are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Drinking water and flush toilets are available.
  • Some of the facilities are handicap-accessible.
  • Sewer Dump is inluded with your fee for B and C loops.

Natural Features

Phillips Reservoir is a popular destination within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest because it offers scenic views of the surrounding Elkhorn Mountains. The shoreline is forested with a mix of Ponderosa pine and various firs interspersed with small grasslands. Visitors enjoy several varieties of colorful wildflowers in the spring.

Recreation

The campground is near a boat launch and a small, rocky swim beach. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, and water skiing. Anglers can fish for bass, trout and perch. There's an access point for the Phillips Lake Shoreline Trail, a scenic trail for hiking and mountain biking. This trail can be connected to make a 16 mile loop around the lake.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Sailing
  • Birding
  • Canoeing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Motor Boat
  • Picnicking
  • Water Sports
  • Water Skiing

Amenities

  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Concession (seasonal)
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Flush Toilets
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Host
  • Ice
  • Picnic Area
  • Swimming
  • Water Hookup
  • Full Hookup
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table

Nearby Attractions

The historic gold mining town of Sumpter is about 10 miles away, West of Hwy 7. Visitors can explore the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Park, browse the holiday weekend flea markets or take a ride on a historic steam locomotive.

Getting Here

Latitude
44° 24' 53.6400" N
Longitude
118° 0' 38.5200" W

From Baker City, Oregon, travel south on Highway 7 for about 18 miles. The campground and day-use entrance is on the left side of the road. Follow the signs in the Union Creek Recreation Area down to the various campground loops and areas.

Need to Know

  • Click here for more information about Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

  • PLEASE NOTE: This Union Creek Campground is located in northeastern Oregon in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. This is not the Union Creek Campground located in southwestern Oregon near Medford.

    Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

  • No ATV's or UTV's: Please note that Union Creek Campground has a no ATV, UTV, OHV policy

  • Contact Information

    47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy
    North Powder, OR 97867
    17564 Sumpter Stage Hwy
    Baker City, OR 97814

    For campground inquiries, please call: 541-894-2332

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