Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Social Security Point
About
USDA Forest Service
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
The Social Security Point Trailhead is located in an open ponderosa pine forest above the northern shore of Phillips Lake. Although the area is used by many visitors, it is also a trailhead for the Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608 which goes west to the upper end of the lake, or east back towards Union Creek Campground and Mason Dam Boat Launch.
In developed camping areas (e.g. campgrounds) or dispersed camping areas (e.g. non-designated campsites, or hunting camps) it is prohibited to camp in excess of 14 days within any 30 day period, except as authorized by a Forest Officer or District Ranger Causing a public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm by making unreasonably loud noises is prohibited. Operating or using a device such as a radio, television, musical instrument, motor or engine to cause an unreasonable disturbance is prohibited.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
GuideBeautiful spot with easy access
The drive in is gorgeous and the spots are nice with plenty of distance between. There are only 5 or 6 spots off the main road, but you can drive a bit further and camp on the dried up lake bed (depending on water height).
There is also a mountain bike trail at the end of the road with varying degrees of difficulty.
TravelerBeautiful spot
Beautiful spot near Phillips Lake. Unfortunately this spot is not on the waters edge at the moment since lake levels are low, but it is still beautiful none-the-less. Lots of wildlife. Had coyotes go through the area last night which was pretty loud, and we think we’ve been hearing elk bugling…but we are unsure. Lots of birds and other creatures as well.
ScoutGood place to spend the night
Stopped here for one night on a cross country road trip. 20 minutes off of 84. 3 immediate sites off the road, then toilets, then more sites down the road. Past toilets road is slightly washed. Road noise is present from first 3 sites
Location
Social Security Point is located in Oregon
Directions
From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 (also known as the Elkhorn Scenic Byway) towards John Day, Oregon for about 20 miles to Forest Road 300; The entrance to the trailhead is signed on the left side of the highway; Travel down Forest Road 300 for 0.5 miles to the trailhead near the toilet building; The Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608 goes east or west from this area. Advisory: The forest road from Highway 7 to the trailhead is not plowed yet is still driveable most of the winter for high clearance vehicles with four-wheel drive or traction tires.
Coordinates
44.6937943203083 N
118.04760748194707 W