Crane Crossing

About Crane Crossing

This is a small rustic camp area near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River. This site is a great get away for those looking for something quiet and out of the way. The camping area sets just at the trailhead. The trail can be taken to the west and go along the Crane Creek trail or north and head up to the North Fork Malheur trailhead.

How to Get There

From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and follow past the local cemetary, the road then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 for approximately 20 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 16. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 16 for approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 1675. Follow Forest Service Road 1675 approximately 6 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 774. Follow Forest Service Road 774 to the traihead.

Plan Your Visit to Crane Crossing

Heading to Crane Crossing? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)