Slocum Creek Campground

It has 9 sites, and camping costs No fees. Slocum Creek Campground is a BLM campground near Jordan Valley, Oregon.

BLM · Jordan Valley, Oregon

Sunset in Leslie Gulch near Slocum Creek Campground

The Leslie Gulch sign on the road into the gulch

Honeycombed rock formations in Leslie Gulch

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Sunset in Leslie Gulch near Slocum Creek Campground. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by: BLM

Leslie Gulch: Base camp for the Leslie Gulch Area of Critical Environmental Concern, near Lake Owyhee, below the rock outcrops of the Slocum Creek Wilderness Study Area. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: BLM
Fee: No fees

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 9

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 2,719 ft

43.3214, -117.3189 in Malheur. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to camp at Slocum Creek Campground?

Camping at Slocum Creek Campground costs No fees.

How many campsites does Slocum Creek Campground have?

Slocum Creek Campground has 9 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Slocum Creek Campground?

No. Slocum Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

How long can you stay at Slocum Creek Campground?

The stay limit at Slocum Creek Campground is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Slocum Creek Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Slocum Creek Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Slocum Creek Campground?

Slocum Creek Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Slocum Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 9.7 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Owyhee Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 9.7 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Owyhee Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Jordan Valley and campgrounds in Malheur.

Sources

blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
blm.gov (toilets), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 2: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 4: BLM Oregon & Washington, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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