Bully Creek Park

Accessible via paved road from Vale, Bully Creek Park provides full hookup sites positioned along the edge of Bully Creek Reservoir. The campground operates on a reservation system with after-hours check-in available for $15 per night for electric-only sites. Pull-through sites accommodate RVs of various sizes with 20/30/50 amp electric service, water, and sewer connections.

Sites spread out across gravel pads with minimal shade coverage during summer months. The reservoir offers fishing access directly from waterfront campsites, though water levels can vary seasonally. A fish cleaning station operates near the bathhouse, which provides hot showers and standard restroom facilities. "Spacious camp sites with water," notes Frank H., highlighting the generous site spacing.

Campers should plan for limited cell service, particularly with Verizon coverage. The water supply contains high arsenic levels, with warnings posted only on bathroom doors rather than at check-in. Some sites experience issues with goat head thorns, particularly problematic for pets. Evening winds are common during warmer months.

Access proves straightforward when taking the paved Graham Boulevard route through Vale rather than the rough dirt alternative. For a different camping experience, Vale Valley RV Park offers urban amenities closer to town.

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Map & DirectionsBully Creek Park is located in Oregon near Harper

Detail location of campground
Private Campground

Address

2475 Bully Creek Rd
Vale, OR 97918

Coordinates

44.0249001 N
117.39929697 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Many campers appreciated the spacious, level sites with reliable hookups and clean facilities at $15/night. Several reviews noted water quality concerns due to arsenic content, though most found the location ideal for fishing and stargazing.

Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

4/5 Stars

We stayed here for 2 weeks at two different sites. The view is amazing, right next to water if you like fishing, there are hookups and a dump site here as well. There are bathrooms, showers, and a fish cleaning room. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because one of our campsites had goat heads everywhere.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Whitney D., December 1, 2025
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Whitney D., December 1, 2025
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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2023

No drinkable water & no promised shady site

This campsite is OK considering there aren’t many choices in the area. My big complaints were the campsite didn’t have any shade, and when I spoke to the reservation person, she promised me during two different phone calls that I would have shade, and there was none to be had at my site. Luckily I found a nice big shady tree to park my car under since I was car camping and wait under until it got cool enough to move to my site.

A big thing to make note of is that they do have water, but it is a very high concentration of arsenic in it, which they don’t tell you about when you make a reservation or an any signage other than the bathroom door. This can be a real issue for people in RVs, who will be filling up their tanks with their water and may never hit the bathroom, so be aware!!!

The sites are nicely spaced out. It can be very hot in the summer here and my experience was it was very windy in the late afternoon and evening.

Bring your own water!!!!

Site#19
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Liesje B., June 25, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2022

Wonderful Quiet Campground

Spacious camp sites with water. Clean bath house with great shower & hot water. Picnic table & fire circle. Isolated on hill top with grass spaces for tent & open meadow fields. Amazing star gazing at night.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Frank H., October 1, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 12, 2022

Decent place for the night

DO NOT take S. Road G! Go into Vale and take Graham to Bully Creek, it’s paved all the way. The other road is 8 miles of rough dirt road through a cattle farm! Sites well spaced out, reservoir is dry. Decent showers, gravel sites, level.

Site33
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

Nice last minute stop

The phone message says reservations only. We left a voice message that we needed one night only and received a call one we were in town. No cell, wifi, TV in the area. They did have space for us at the no contact after hours check in. $15 electric only. Pull through sites on the edge of the lake. Sites 29 and 31. Cons=no Verizon service, No Wifi, goat-heads stickers in dog’s feet in campsite, bathroom smelly near fish cleaning

Site29
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Jessica M., June 25, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 14, 2020

Nice quiet little spot for the night

About 15 minutes in blacktop off of 20. $15/night for electric(20/30/50 Amp) & real toilets and showers. I bet this place is nice on a clear night. We were there when it was smokey from the fires in Western Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do visitors rate Bully Creek Campground and what do reviews say?

Bully Creek Campground consistently receives good ratings for its value, cleanliness, and spaciousness. Campers appreciate the well-maintained bath house with hot water showers, the reasonable $15 fee for electric sites, and the well-spaced campsites. The hilltop location offers excellent stargazing opportunities on clear nights. Some visitors note the lack of shade at certain sites and recommend specific travel routes, avoiding S. Road G in favor of the fully paved route through Vale via Graham Boulevard to Bully Creek.

Is Bully Creek Reservoir good for camping and what water activities are available?

Bully Creek Reservoir camping offers pull-through sites along the edge of the lake, making it potentially good for water activities when water levels permit. However, the reservoir water levels fluctuate seasonally and may be low or dry at times. The campground's hilltop location provides scenic views and open meadow fields surrounding the water. For the most current information on reservoir conditions and available water activities, contact the park directly before your visit, as water levels significantly impact recreation possibilities.

Are there hot springs at or near Bully Creek Campground?

There are no hot springs at Bully Creek Campground itself. The campground offers standard amenities like showers with hot water, but natural hot springs are not a feature of this recreation area. Visitors interested in hot springs would need to explore other locations in Eastern Oregon, as the immediate vicinity of Bully Creek does not have thermal features accessible to campers.

What amenities and facilities are available at Bully Creek Campground?

Bully Creek Park offers spacious campsites with electrical hookups (20/30/50 amp) for $15 per night. The campground features clean restrooms with real toilets and hot showers in the bath house. Each site includes a picnic table and fire circle. The campsites are well-spaced on a hilltop with grassy areas suitable for tents, though many sites lack shade. The park provides water access and gravel sites that are generally level, making setup convenient for both tent and RV campers.

How do I make reservations for Bully Creek Campground in Oregon?

Bully Creek Campground requires reservations for camping. To reserve a site, call the campground directly and leave a voice message with your requested dates if no one answers. The campground staff will return your call to confirm availability. For after-hours arrivals, the park offers a no-contact check-in process. Note that there's no cell service, WiFi, or TV reception in the area, so plan communications accordingly. The campground is located about 15 minutes off Highway 20 on a paved road when approaching via Vale and Graham Boulevard (avoid taking S. Road G).