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You want scenic river access, varied site types including full hookups, and a base camp for Crater Lake day trips.
Price
$22 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
73 campsites
Season
The peak season runs...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$22 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
73 campsites
Season
The peak season runs...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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High Cascades Ranger District, 47201 Highway 62, Prospect, OR, 97536
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Learn more about alerts →You want scenic river access, varied site types including full hookups, and a base camp for Crater Lake day trips.
You're driving an oversized RV or need guaranteed solitude from neighboring campers.
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Reference information about Union Creek Campground - Rogue River sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Abbott Creek Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of old-growth forest and along Abbott Creek, but is within walking distance to many other creeks and rivers, including Woodruff Creek and the beautiful Rogue River. With quiet and secluded campsites, there are many group sites for family and friends. This campground is complete with amazing fishing locations and numerous hiking trails that are easily accessible! While here, don't miss seeing the Rogue Gorge and <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=69830">Natural Bridge</a>! For those who enjoy motorized recreation, there is easy access to an extensive OHV trail system nearby, at <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=69994">Prospect OHV Trail System</a>.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=69636">Upper Rogue River Trail</a><u> </u>may be accessed nearby at the Upper Rogue River-Woodruff Bridge Trailhead.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>25 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>OHV use allowed at sites 1-5</li><li>No drinking water (Water available at <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=69922&actid=29">Union Creek Campground</a>)</li><li>Campground host</li><li>7 vault toilets</li><li>Garbage disposal</li><li>Gray water sumps</li><li>Firewood for sale</li></ul>
The elevation is 3,000 ft. An entrance to Crater Lake National Park is about 18 miles northeast of campground. The campground has three unnamed loops with some campsites along a small creek. It has areas of large conifers including fir and pines separated by sunny deciduous tree-lined meadows. The campsites are located in both the cool shady woods and open meadows. Very quiet - a comfortable place for solitude and reflection.
Open May 23 through September 9
The water spigot is a handpump.
The parking aprons are a combination of grass, gravel and dirt. Grey water disposal sites are scattered throughout campground. An RV waste station with potable water, is available for a fee at Prospect RV Park on State Rt. 62 in Prospect, OR.
In Prospect, OR, at intersection of Mill Creek Dr. and 1st. St., take Mill Creek Dr. north 0.3 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right onto State Rt. 62 and go 6.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 68 and go 1.8 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 68, and go 1.5 miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to campground.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, most reliable conditions (daytime highs typically in the mid-60s to mid-70s at 3,400 ft, occasionally reaching the low 90s on heat waves) and full access to trails, the Rogue River, and Union Creek. This is prime time for swimming, rafting or wading in cooler river pockets, trout fishing, long daylight for hiking and biking, and easy access to nearby Crater Lake. Expect higher visitation on holiday weekends and in July–August, but services and ranger presence are at or Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: November, December, January, February
Summer is the best season: warmest, most reliable weather and full access; peak season busiest.
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Union Creek Campground offers a blend of rustic charm and convenience. The campground has 73 individual campsites with features such as picnic tables and fire rings, while drinking water and vault toilets are strategically located throughout the area. Firewood is available for purchase at the Campground Host Site. Cell phone service is unavailable, but a public payphone is located near the Union Creek Resort Store. The campground is surrounded by towering old-growth trees and is within walking distance to Union Creek Resort, offering access to a convenience store, restaurant, ice cream shop, and additional lodging.
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