A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

Lick Creek Campground

Forest Service campground in Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Wallowa County, Oregon. In the Joseph area.

Managed by
Forest Service Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Sites
9 9 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, Lick Creek Campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway.

Primary use season is June through September.

Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am.

Facilities

Lick Creek CG has 9 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and parking spaces.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • wildlife viewing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Joseph and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.