Lick Creek Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Joseph, OR · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites9
Overnight Sites9

Location

45.157647, -117.034297 · 201 East 2nd Street , Joseph , OR 97846

Description

Overview

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.

Primary use season is June through September.

Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am.

Facilities

Lick Creek CG has 9 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking spaces.

Directions

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 vehicles.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeOvernight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site.
ReservableYes

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