USFS · Campground · Fee
Welch Creek Campground has long been a favorite gathering spot for family reunion camp-outs and group hunting trips. The campground 's open area and easy parking access make it ideal for such events. It features; 6 campsties an accessible; vault toilet, and 4 stall recreational stock corral. There is no potable water or garbage service, so; please; pack; your garbage home. Local attractions include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, photography and a trailhead for the Desolation OHV trail system. Olive Lake,; where there is fishing, boating, and swimming is about 13 miles to the east along Forest Road 10.
From the USFS.
No. Welch Creek Cg/Th charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
From Ukiah, OR, travel west 1 mile to the Hwy 395 junction. Turn left (south) on Hwy 395 and go about 15 miles, and then turn left (east) onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 55. Drive a little less than 1 mile, then turn right (south) onto FSR 10. Travel about 12 miles on Forest Road 10 and Welch Campground is on the right (south).
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.