Established Camping

Wickiup

Wickiup is located near Canyon City in the Malheur National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring natural history.

Description

National Forest

Malheur National Forest

Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months and listen to the creek flow past. This is a beautiful campground that offers opportunities for picnicking and stream fishing. The campground is a good starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and fall months. During the winter the entry to the campground makes a great starting point for snowmobile riders.

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Location

Wickiup is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

From John Day, OR. travel south on US Highway 395 approximately 10 miles to the junction with County Road 65.  Follow County Road 65 approximately 7 miles the campground will be on the right.

Coordinates

44.21600014 N
118.85100075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019

I grew up caming here.

Since i was real young my family would always go here and we have a camp spot that we called the hilton. I will always go there for the rest of my life. I 100% recommend.

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2018

Simple and quiet

This out-of-the-way campground was small and full of trees. It was very shady, quiet, and clean. There was, unfortunately, cow poop all over the place, luckily, we had a shovel. I believe that is a seasonal issue. There is a nice creek that runs through the campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Wickiup?

    Camping at Wickiup can cost between $6.00 and $9.00 depending on the site.

  • Are fires allowed at Wickiup?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Wickiup, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Wickiup?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.