Established Camping
Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead
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
National Forest
Umatilla National Forest
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.
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
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
