Lane Creek

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $8 per night, and it is open from Memorial Day to Mid-November. Lane Creek is a National Forest campground near Ukiah, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ukiah, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

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

Bear Wallow Interpretive Trail: Nearby 1/4-mile trail interpreting the life cycle of steelhead.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $8 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 7
Group sites: 1

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,834 ft

45.1899, -118.7663 in Umatilla. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Lane Creek is open from Memorial Day to Mid-November , at 3,834 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lane Creek?

No. Lane 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 Lane Creek?

Camping at Lane Creek costs Single Site: $8 per night.

How many campsites does Lane Creek have?

Lane Creek has 7 campsites, including 1 group site.

Is there drinking water at Lane Creek?

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

When is Lane Creek open?

Lane Creek is open from Memorial Day to Mid-November.

Is there cell service at Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane Creek?

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

Around Lane Creek

First-come Bear Wallow Campground & Trailhead Ukiah · National Forest

First-come Frazier Campground & Butcher Knife Trailhead Ukiah · National Forest First-come Frog Heaven Forest Camp La Grande · National Forest First-come Drift Fence Ukiah · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Ukiah and campgrounds in Umatilla.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, water, season, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $8 per night

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