Lick Creek Campground

Its 9 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from June to September. Lick Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Joseph, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Joseph, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Lick Creek Campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway: The campground is on Lick Creek along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $10 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 9

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,440 ft

45.1576, -117.0343 in Wallowa. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Lick Creek Campground is open from June to September , at 5,440 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lick Creek Campground?

No. Lick Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

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

Camping at Lick Creek Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.

How many campsites does Lick Creek Campground have?

Lick Creek Campground has 9 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Lick Creek Campground?

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

When is Lick Creek Campground open?

Lick Creek Campground is open from June to September.

Is there cell service at Lick 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 Lick 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 Lick Creek Campground?

Lick Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.