USFS · Campground · Fee
One of Eastern Oregon's largest Forest Service campgrounds, Union Creek Campground is located 18 miles south of Baker City. Sitting along Phillips Reservoir's north shore, Union Creek Campground boasts many amenities including over 60 tent/trailer sites, some with full hookups. This campground is part of the Union Creek Recreation Area, which includes a picnic and day-use area. Union Creek Campground is set on three loops with separate walk-in tent camping, and it has four group sites that can accommodate large groups up to 60 people. Special activities for local and regional visitors include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, waterskiing, and boating.
From the USFS.Official page
No. Union Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
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.
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 bo
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.