Camper submitted image from Bully Creek Park - 1

View Photos

Camper submitted image from Bully Creek Park - 2
Roads
Camper submitted image from Bully Creek Park - 3
Nature
Camper submitted image from Bully Creek Park - 4
Facilities
Camper submitted image from Bully Creek Park - 5
Signs & Maps
Unlock Planning Tools in App

Established Camping

Bully Creek Park

Do you own or manage this property?

Claim Your Listing
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Bully Creek Park, near Vale, Oregon, is a campground that offers a mix of spacious sites and essential amenities for a comfortable stay. With picnic tables and fire circles at each site, it’s a great place to gather with friends or family and enjoy the outdoors.

The campground features clean facilities, including a bathhouse with hot showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of exploring. Many campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one noting, “Amazing star gazing at night,” making it a perfect spot for those who love to unwind under the stars.

For those venturing out, Bully Creek Park is located near a dry reservoir, providing a unique landscape for hiking and enjoying nature. Just a heads up, the access road can be a bit tricky, so it’s best to stick to the paved routes. While some campers have mentioned the lack of shade at certain sites, the overall spaciousness and quiet environment make it a worthwhile destination for a night or two in the great outdoors.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Bully Creek Park is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Address

2475 Bully Creek Rd
Vale, OR 97918

Coordinates

44.0249001 N
117.39929697 W

Open in Google Maps

Connectivity

Presented byT-Mobile SatelliteT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Drive Time

Presented byToyota Trucks

Connectivity

Presented byT-Mobile SatelliteT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

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
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info


2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

20%
60%
20%
0%
0%

4.0

out of 5

5 Reviews

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.

SiteTent site 2
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Frank H., October 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Frank H., October 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Frank H., October 1, 2022
  • (5) View All
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
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Jessica M., June 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Bully Creek Park by Jessica M., June 25, 2021
  • (5) View All
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).