North Fork Catherine Creek Group Campground

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Wallowa Whitman National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Wallowa Whitman National Forest Fees: The nightly/daily fee rate is $40. There are no walk up reservations/payments available on site, and no cellular service to make a payment online. Season: June Status: none Reservations: This site is reservable. Overview - 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. Recreation The campground is a mile downstream from North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead, a main portal to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This trail is open to horses and hikers, and is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles. Facilities Several picnic tables and fire rings are located at this site. There is one vault toilet in the campground. Natural Features North Fork Catherine Creek flows strong year-round. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 962-8500. Charges & Cancellations For cancellations, please contact Recreation.gov. 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. Rules: General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang gliders and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area. Phone: 541-963-7186 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10249187 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USDA Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman NF