Slocum Creek Campground

Nestled in a side canyon near the mouth of Leslie Gulch, Slocum Creek Campground makes a good base for gulch explorations. Cool off in the waters of nearby Lake Owyhee or hike the Leslie Gulch Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The campground includes nine campsites, eight of which contain some accessible amenities. The low light of early morning and late evening transforms the abutting rock outcrops of Slocum Creek Wilderness Study Area into magnificent fiery wonder.

Know Before You Go

  • Camping and fires are limited to the Slocum Creek campground.
  • Maximum stay is 14 days. Overnight backpacking and horses are not allowed in the Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
  • Vehicles are limited to existing roads and parking areas.
  • Collection of vegetation, rocks and firewood is prohibited.
  • Drinking water is not available.
  • Flash floods, wet roads, or winter conditions can make the road impassable high-clearance vehicles are recommended. Large recreational vehicles are not recommended.

Photos

View from the campground
View from the campground
View of Slocum Creek Campground
View of Slocum Creek Campground
Closeup view of a campsite
Closeup view of a campsite
View from the campground
View from the campground
View of Slocum Creek Campground
View of Slocum Creek Campground
Closeup view of a campsite
Closeup view of a campsite
View from the campground
View from the campground
View of Slocum Creek Campground
View of Slocum Creek Campground
Closeup view of a campsite
Closeup view of a campsite

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

Most campsites in the campground have accessible features but may not be entirely accessible. Campground vault toilets are accessible.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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CAMPING
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HIKING
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PADDLING

Addresses

Vale District Office
100 Oregon Street
Vale
Oregon
97918

Geographic Coordinates

43.3214, -117.31891

Directions

Leslie Gulch is located east of the Owyhee Reservoir in Malheur County, Oregon. From Highway 95 in Idaho, go west 8 miles on McBride Creek Road to Rockville, then 1 mile north to Leslie Gulch Road and 15 miles west. You can also take Succor Creek Road from either Oregon Highway 201 or US Highway 95 to the Leslie Gulch Road Junction.

Fees

No fees.

Stay Limit

14 days