Buck Creek West Campground sits within Whitman National Forest outside Union, Oregon, accessible via a rough road that warrants attention before arrival. The forested site runs alongside a creek, giving campers direct water proximity. No pets are allowed. The campground operates May through October, and North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground lies a few miles to the west for those traveling with animals or needing group facilities. This spot suits self-sufficient campers comfortable with rugged access and a no-pets policy.
Description
Located on the western side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and very close to the wilderness boundary, the Buck Creek Campground/Trailhead was built to meet the needs of both wilderness trail users and overnight campers. After crossing the Buck Creek Bridge off the North Fork Catherine Creek Road, the narrow dirt road travels through isolated forest and towering rock cliffs to the combination campground and trailhead.The area is also very popular for__mushrooming in the Spring and berry picking in the Fall. In the late Summer and Fall,__big game hunters use the site for day and extended overnight hunting trips.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuck Creek West Campground is located in Oregon near Union
Directions
From La Grande, Oregon, travel south on State Highway 203 for about 25 miles (the road is known as the Medical Springs Highway after leaving Union); Turn left on the Catherine Creek\_\_Lane (which becomes Forest Road 7785); Travel on Forest Road 7785 for\_\_four miles to Forest Road\_\_7787; On Forest Road 7787, travel about\_\_4 miles to Forest Road 150; The campground and trailhead are about 1/4 mile further up\_\_Forest Raod 150.\_\_Part of the Forest 7787 road\_\_is narrow and steep with a gravel surface.
Coordinates
45.148175 N
117.572261 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 33 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 48 min from Kennewick, WA
- 2 hrs 56 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 7 min from Lewiston, ID
