Within Umatilla National Forest, Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead operates as a walk-in Forest Service site that requires carrying gear from the parking area. The campground sits in forested terrain near both a creek and lake, with picnic tables and vault toilets provided for campers.
One visitor noted having the entire campground to themselves during a late summer stay, describing the creek as clear and very cold. The walk-in access creates easy vehicle turnaround at the parking area. Pets are welcome, and campfires are permitted in designated areas. For those preferring drive-up access, Oriental offers standard camping sites about seven miles north.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWelch Creek Campground & Trailhead is located in Oregon near Ukiah
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
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
