How much does camping cost at Bear Wallow Creek Campground?

Camping fees at Bear Wallow Creek Campground range from $8/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Bear Wallow Creek Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Bear Wallow Creek Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Bear Wallow Creek Campground?

Bear Wallow Creek Campground is open Late May through November 15.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Bear Wallow Creek Campground?

Bear Wallow Creek Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Bear Wallow Creek Campground have?

Bear Wallow Creek Campground has 8 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Bear Wallow Creek Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Bear Wallow Creek Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Bear Wallow Creek Campground?

Bear Wallow Creek Campground offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Bear Wallow Creek Campground?

Popular activities at Bear Wallow Creek Campground include Hiking, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Bear Wallow Creek Campground

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3,914 ft

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3,914 ft

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Bear Wallow Creek Campground

$8.00 - $8.00 / night

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Single Site: $8 per night Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night Single site: $8 per night (extra $5 fee per vhicle exceeding the...

Standard Site Fee$8.00

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Best Time to Camp at Bear Wallow Creek Campground

Summer delivers warm, dry conditions ideal for hiking and creek-side activities, with daytime temperatures between 70 and 85°F and nights cooling into the 40s and 50s. The Forest Service maintains facilities from Memorial Day through mid-November. Winter turns the area into snowmobile-only territory, offering solitude under a blanket of snow for visitors willing to brave the cold.

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Summer is warm and dry (70–85°F days), described as ideal for hiking and creek-side activities.

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Peak Season: Late May through November 15.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
Operating Season: Campground fees will be charged through November 15. The campground is not maintained but is still available throughout the winter. Access will be snowmobiles only once the road is inaccessible due to snow.

About Bear Wallow Creek Campground

Bear Wallow Creek Campground sits just off State Highway 244 in the Umatilla National Forest, offering 8 sites beneath a canopy of towering pines at 3,914 feet elevation. Sites cost $8 per night and accommodate tents, RVs, and primitive camping. The campground has vault toilets and picnic tables but no running water or garbage service, so pack out what you pack in. One site is fully accessible.

Bear Wallow Creek Campground offers primitive camping suitable for tent and RV campers.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers warm, dry conditions ideal for hiking and creek-side activities, with daytime temperatures between 70 and 85°F and nights cooling into the 40s and 50s. The Forest Service maintains facilities from Memorial Day through mid-November. Winter turns the area into snowmobile-only territory, offering solitude under a blanket of snow for visitors willing to brave the cold.

Natural Features and SceneryTall pines shade the campground, where Bear Wallow Creek flows through terrain shaped by geological processes that created ideal habitat for steelhead salmon. An interpretive trail follows the creek, explaining the life cycle of these fish as they migrate from mountain streams to the ocean and back. The forest hosts diverse bird species, from songbirds to raptors. Light filters through the pine canopy, and the air smells like evergreens.

Geological RegionNestled within the expansive Umatilla National Forest, Bear Wallow Creek Campground sits in a region characterized by dense pine forests and clear mountain streams. The area's geological features have created the perfect habitat for steelhead salmon, whose fascinating life cycle is showcased along the campground's interpretive trail. This unique ecosystem represents the intersection of forest and aquatic environments, where ancient geological processes have shaped both the landscape and the remarkable wildlife that calls it home.

Scenic ViewsSurrounded by pine trees with views of the forest.

Lodging & AccommodationsThere are no hotel-style accommodations or cabins at this campground.

Programs & ActivitiesAn accessible interpretive trail provides educational content about the life cycle of steelhead salmon.

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Maximum occupancy: 8 people, 2 vehicles.

Guests Allowed Per Site

8people per campsite.

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Group camping is not mentioned.

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Walk-in AvailabilityAvailable for walk-ups; fees apply through November 15.

AccessibilityThe campground includes 1 accessible site and 2 accessible vault toilets. Additionally, there is a 1/4-mile-long accessible interpretive trail detailing the life cycle of steelhead salmon.

Site SizeThe campground offers standard-sized campsites.

PrivacySpecific details about site privacy are not mentioned.

Total Campsites8 campsites

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Bear Wallow Creek Campground features 8 campsites nestled among the pines, with 1 site designated as accessible and 2 accessible vault toilets. Facilities include picnic tables, with one provided at the day-use area near the interpretive trail parking lot. There's no potable water or garbage service, requiring visitors to dispose of trash off-site. "There is no potable water or garbage service, so please dispose of your garbage at home." (Authoritative Source).

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Activities you can enjoy

The campground provides opportunities for hunting, bird watching, photography, and exploration of the interpretive trail. Hiking is available through a 1/4-mile accessible interpretive trail that focuses on the life cycle of steelhead salmon.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsNo potable water and no garbage service; prepare accordingly. Snowmobile access required during winter.

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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Hunters, bird watchers, or anyone wanting an uncrowded base camp near Ukiah in summer. The accessible site and quarter-mile creekside trail make this workable for visitors with mobility needs, and $8 a night is hard to argue with.

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No potable water means hauling everything you'll drink and cook with. If restocking is part of your routine, the drive back to Ukiah every time will get old fast. Hikers wanting anything beyond a short interpretive walk should look elsewhere in the forest.

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