Wolf Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3 per night, and it is open from Mid-May to October. Wolf Creek is a National Forest campground near Paulina, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Paulina, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 20 ft
Shade: Shaded

Wolf Creek sits inside Ochoco National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 20 ft

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Shade: Shaded
Elevation: 4,100 ft

44.2530, -119.8263 in Crook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Wolf Creek is open from Mid-May to October , at 4,100 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Wolf Creek?

No. Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek?

Camping at Wolf Creek costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3 per night.

Is there drinking water at Wolf Creek?

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

When is Wolf Creek open?

Wolf Creek is open from Mid-May to October.

How long can you stay at Wolf Creek?

The stay limit at Wolf Creek is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Wolf Creek?

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 Wolf Creek. 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 Wolf Creek?

Wolf Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Wolf Creek

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Delintment Lake, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Delintment Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Paulina and campgrounds in Crook.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (maxRvLengthFt, shade, stayLimit, season, fee, toilets, water), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $3 per night

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