Lick 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
Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, Lick Creek Campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Lick Creek Campground offers a quiet camping experience along Lick Creek in the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway area with forested terrain ideal for day hikes and fishing. Google reviewers praise the spacious sites, good road access, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), American Beaver, Snowshoe Hare, Ruffed Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area
Insider tips for Lick Creek Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground All 9 sites include picnic tables and fire rings Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
Skip Lick Creek Campground if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer less remote locations - reviewers note it is remote.
Best time to visit Lick Creek Campground: June-September — RIDB identifies this as the primary use season with optimal conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Indian Crossing Campground (Joseph, OR), Hidden Campground (Or) (Joseph, OR), Twin Lakes Campground (Wallowa-Whitman Nf) (Joseph, OR), Coverdale Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lick Creek Campground
Cell signal at Lick 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.
Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, Lick Creek Campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway.
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 as this is a popular federal campground
All 9 sites include picnic tables and fire rings
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
RIDB identifies this as the primary use season with optimal conditions
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 travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 16 miles. The campground is on the left after the Lick Creek crossing. Advisory: The scenic byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor veh
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- 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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