About this 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.
Getting there
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-95 to the Leslie Gulch Road Junction.
Activities
- CAMPING
- HIKING
- PADDLING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Birch Creek Historic RanchBureau of Land Management12 mi
- Jordan Craters Area of Environmental ConcernBureau of Land Management14 mi
- Chukar Park CampgroundJuntura54 mi
- Three ForksNorth Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River54 mi
- Spring Recreation SiteBureau of Land Management73 mi
- Fish Lake CampgroundSteens Mountain Cooperative Management & Protection Area78 mi
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