Hurricane Creek Campground
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Joseph, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
South of Joseph, Oregon, located along beautiful Hurricane Creek, Hurricane Creek campground provides 12 campsites, three of which are accessible for people with disabilities. The campsites include 4 tent or small trailer sites and 8 tent only sites. The access road to this campground is rough and is not recommended for low clearance RVs or trailers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hurricane-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Hurricane Creek Campground offers a scenic setting along beautiful Hurricane Creek with 12 campsites in a quiet, natural setting. Google reviews praise the pretty setting and creek views, though experience depends heavily on other campers and season.
Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Rocky Mountain Red Fox, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, and Black-billed Magpie documented in the area.
Insider tips for Hurricane Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Visit in off-season (early June or October) for fewer campers Some sites have creek views; request during booking if available
Skip Hurricane Creek Campground if: You have an RV or trailer — access road is rough and not recommended for low clearance vehicles. You need hookups — no hookups available at any sites. You want a guaranteed spot on weekends during peak season without advance reservation. You're sensitive to noise — creek can be loud at campsites.
Best time to visit Hurricane Creek Campground: June-September — Official RIDB season of use; matches peak camping conditions. October — Off-season option with fewer crowds, though campground may close by end of month.
Nearby campgrounds: Walla Walla Forest Camp (Joseph, OR), Irondyke Forest Camp (Joseph, OR), Williamson Campground (Joseph, OR), Canyon Forest Camp (joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hurricane Creek Campground
Cell signal at Hurricane Creek Campground (Joseph, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
South of Joseph, Oregon, located along beautiful Hurricane Creek, Hurricane Creek campground provides 12 campsites, three of which are accessible for people with disabilities. The campsites include 4 tent or small trailer sites and 8 tent only sites. The access road to this campground is rough and is not recommended for low clearance RVs or trailers.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Visit in off-season (early June or October) for fewer campers
Some sites have creek views; request during booking if available
Official RIDB season of use; matches peak camping conditions
Off-season option with fewer crowds, though campground may close by end of month
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Enterprise, Oregon on Main Street (Highway 82) turn right on Hurricane Creek Road/ South River Street and go about 7.5 miles to campground; Entrance is signed on the left side of road just after the Forest boundary. From Joseph, Oregon turn west on Wallowa Avenue towards the airport. Turn left on Hurricane Creek Road at the Hurricane Creek Grange. Entrance is signed on the left side of road just after the Forest boundary.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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