North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
Federal campground in Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Location: La Grande, OR, OR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campgrouind is situated along North Fork Catherine Creek in the southeast Wallowa Mountains of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area has abundant wildlife and plant species, and sits in a mixed confer forest. There are two wilderness trailheads nearby.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Located in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest along North Fork Catherine Creek with abundant wildlife and mixed conifer forest setting. Campers praise the friendly camp host and secluded atmosphere with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Clark's Nutcracker, White-headed Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, Western Red-tailed Hawk, Least Chipmunk, Northern Rubber Boa
Insider tips for North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability One mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, main portal to Eagle Cap Wilderness Trails open to horses and hikers; verify closures before visiting
Skip North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground if: Requiring hookups—no hookups available at this site. Seeking motorized recreation—area trails closed to motors.
Best time to visit North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Buck Creek Campground (La Grande, OR), Moss Springs Campground (La Grande, OR), West Eagle Meadow Camping (La Grande, OR), Two Color Guard Station (La Grande, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground
Cell signal at North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground (La Grande, 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.
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campgrouind is situated along North Fork Catherine Creek in the southeast Wallowa Mountains of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area has abundant wildlife and plant species, and sits in a mixed confer forest. There are two wilderness trailheads nearby.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
One mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, main portal to Eagle Cap Wilderness
Trails open to horses and hikers; verify closures before visiting
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
North Fork Catherine Creek Group Site is located approximately 17 miles southeast of Union, Oregon. Union is about 14 miles southeast of La Grande. From Union, take Hwy 203 east. The road turns southeast up Catherine Creek. Follow the road for 11 miles and turn east onto FS Rd. 7785. Stay on 7785 for 5.5 miles and the group site is on the right through a gate.
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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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