Public Campground
Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead is located near Grant, Oregon, within the Umatilla National Forest. The area features forested terrain with creeks and trails for exploration. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Description
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.
Detours Nearby
Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
52 min away
Magone Lake Campground
1 hr 48 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 32 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 38 min from Kennewick, WA
- 4 hrs 6 min from Bend, OR
- 4 hrs 21 min from Lewiston, ID
Location
Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead is located in Oregon
Directions
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).
Coordinates
44.87688103 N
118.77841597 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
