Within Whitman National Forest, North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground provides a drive-in option for organized camping parties seeking forest access with basic hookups. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, which features water hookups and allows both campfires and pets. Reservations are available for groups planning forest-based activities.
The campground sits in mixed forested and open terrain near Catherine Creek. North Fork Catherine Creek Campground offers an alternative just over a mile south for individual campers.
Description
Overview
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campgrouind is situated along North Fork Catherine Creek in the southeast Wallowa Mountains of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area has abundant wildlife and plant species, and sits in a mixed confer forest. There are two wilderness trailheads nearby.
Recreation
__The campground is a mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, a main portal to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This trail is open to horses and hikers, and is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles.
Facilities
Several picnic tables and fire rings are located at this site. There is one vault toilet in the campground.
Natural Features
North Fork Catherine Creek flows strong year-round.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 962-8500.
Charges & Cancellations
For cancellations, please contact Recreation.gov.
Fee Info
The nightly/daily fee rate is $40. There are no walk up reservations/payments available on site, and no cellular service to make a payment online.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNorth Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground is located in Oregon near Union
Directions
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Site is located approximately 17 miles southeast of Union, Oregon. Union is about 14 miles southeast of La Grande. From Union, take Hwy 203 east. The road turns southeast up Catherine Creek. Follow the road for 11 miles and turn east onto FS Rd. 7785. Stay on 7785 for 5.5 miles and the group site is on the right through a gate.
Coordinates
45.148539 N
117.61928 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 16 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 31 min from Kennewick, WA
- 2 hrs 39 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 50 min from Lewiston, ID
