Located only 9 miles northwest of Vale, Bully Creek
Reservoir offers a full range of recreational activities. Bully Creek Dam and
Reservoir are on the Bully Creek about 8 miles northwest of the Creek's
confluence with the Malheur River. Reservoir is 985 surface acres with 7
miles of shoreline. Paved access to the dam.Forested areas at the reservoir provide
opportunities for viewing migrating birds. In the spring, fall, and winter you
may see loons, grebes, ducks, and hawks. Nearby a red rock formation sometimes
harbors Rock Wrens and Golden Eagles. The reservoir is
used as a resting place by migratory waterfowl with some ducks remaining to
nest. Sparse vegetative cover of sagebrush and grass provides habitat for small
mammals and birds
A park there is operated and maintained by Malheur County. Call (541) 473-2969
for reservations. It consists of 33 campsites (29 with full hookups), a day use
area with 2 covered shelters, 3 restrooms with showers, a concrete two-lane boat
ramp with a dock, and a caretaker who lives on site. The camp and day use areas
have about 10 acres of lawn and trees. The park operates from April through
October.