Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead
Prairie City, Oregon · 4,439 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 21 mi E: McCully, 13,604 acres, 91% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,439 ft (1,353 m)4,439 ft1,353 m
- Land
- Umatilla National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Welch Creek Campground has long been a favorite gathering spot for family reunion camp-outs and group hunting trips. The campground 's open area and easy parking access make it ideal for such events. It features; 6 campsties an accessible; vault toilet, and 4 stall recreational stock corral. There is no potable water or garbage service, so; please; pack; your garbage home. Local attractions include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, photography and a trailhead for the Desolation OHV trail system. Olive Lake,; where there is fishing, boating, and swimming is about 13 miles to the east along Forest Road 10.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain59°35°
- ThuSunny67°45°
- FriSunny68°43°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain63°36°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain62°39°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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